CONNECTIONS Synonyms: 154 Similar and Opposite Words

connections

noun

plural of connection

as in junctions

a place where two or more things are united there's a problem at the connection where the outside wire is hooked up to the inside wiring

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as in contacts

an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world I have a connection in Hollywood who might be able to get you a part in a movie

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as in mergers

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one that bridge is the only connection between the island and the mainland

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as in associations

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) in a truly secular society there is no connection between church and state

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as in positions

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay enjoyed self-employment and never wanted a connection with a big company

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Recent Examples of connections The philanthropy journey can be lonely, but there is an opportunity for connections to learn and grow together. — Melissa Stevens, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 The preseason offered some promising moments, other confounding connections between new teammates and a strong foundation for the new-look team hoping to keep growing through an 82-game season. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Both Duffield and Kraus drew connections to the science fiction genre in different ways, with Kraus developing an interest in whales during the frontloaded research process for the book, which took about three months. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 This experience showed me how a dialogue between two different disciplines can reveal new connections. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Mansi hopes to establish similar collaborations elsewhere, helping emerging talent move more easily between festivals, make industry connections, and create opportunities for career growth internationally. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 In fact, making the effort to maintain friendships can benefit you too, says Ayers, who researches the science of friendship and how to maintain connections. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 Scientists can arrange these connections into structures called graph states, which act as resources for quantum computing and communication. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Many informants The issue of intelligence connections has shadowed the investigation ever since Moïse was found shot to death in his second-floor bedroom, and his wife, Martine, was seriously injured. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Along the way, the riders crossed mountain passes, passed through towns and villages, and dealt with the usual assortment of traffic and junctions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
Urban grids are a tight mesh of streets and junctions, meaning that any two points on them are connected by many viable routes.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of junctions

Noun

Bajaria is understood to have received an outpouring of support from her wide network of contacts in the creative community, at home and abroad.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
And the San Francisco Fed’s contacts mentioned employees requesting, and some receiving, cost-of-living pay hikes to offset higher fuel and food prices.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of contacts

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Goldman is also well positioned to capitalize on the market volatility fueled by higher interest rates, while an eventual end to the Iran war could unleash another wave of mergers and acquisitions and IPOs.

— Alexa LoMonaco,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The board's vote comes on the heels of an announcement from Minnesota State Chancellor Scott Olson last month of a systemwide redesign that will likely include campus closures, mergers or consolidated administrative services.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of mergers

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And while Haiti has committed to a handover protocol for child gang members, getting the public to accept reintegration of anyone with gang associations is likely to be challenging.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance helps fill that gap, uniting national associations to lobby policymakers and guide young composers through contracts and negotiations.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of associations

Noun

Unlike traditional sports betting, prediction markets function more like exchanges, with participants taking positions against one another rather than against a house.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Artists tracked Gosling’s on-set performance and recreated it within digital environments, allowing Fraser to choose new camera positions without discarding the original acting.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of positions

Noun

At the same time, a traffic signal at Hazel Avenue and Folsom Boulevard was flashing in all directions, disrupting train signals at three additional intersections, Selenis said.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
The group chose roads that would keep them moving, avoiding excessive stop-start riding at traffic lights and intersections wherever possible.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of intersections

Noun

Insurance broker Rash believes this rating overhaul is accelerating plan consolidations across Florida.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Address chronic absenteeism and declining enrollment by strengthening neighborhood schools, strategic consolidations with community input and adequate resources.

— Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of consolidations

Noun

These prediction market partnerships have, for some, become emblematic of what fans see as unfettered greed on the part of teams, players, leagues and platforms believed to be degrading their experience of sports writ large.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
With department stores in turmoil, Kuryshchuk advised emerging designers to reconsider wholesale, favoring partnerships with larger companies.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026

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