as in merging
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the connecting of the truck to the trailer was easily accomplished
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as in integrating
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
connect all the sets of lights and attach them to the branches of the Christmas tree
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as in combining
to come together to form a single unit
the two interstate highways connect, so a driver can go from one corner of the state to the other without much trouble
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as in associating
to think of (something) in combination
opera is popularly connected with high society
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Recent Examples of connecting
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
But Aaron Rodgers connecting on yet another Hail Mary was undoubtedly one of them.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
This serves as the connecting point between two sides of the barracks that lead Tóth to Erzsébet.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2025
By connecting features like billing, single sign-on and data synchronization, these partnerships can deliver a unified experience to the end user.
—Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Gone are the days when connecting with others meant hovering awkwardly around a plate of sweating cheese cubes, or trying to fit your whole name on a too-small name tag.
—Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Rocket Homes has always focused on connecting buyers with top-performing agents based on measurable success metrics.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.
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Consumers are no longer satisfied with connected home gadgets that operate in silos or require a patchwork of apps and hubs.—
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His innovations are not just tools for today’s challenges but building blocks for a more secure and connected world.—
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His professional trajectory exemplifies a holistic approach to service, integrating military experience, business strategy, and humanitarian principles.—
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Denver’s below-average offense (22nd in total yards per game) is integrating new pieces during the final weeks in the hopes of becoming more dynamic.—
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Damon’s leadership skills guided CCG IQ through six merger and acquisition transactions.—
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Wall Street had high hopes coming into 2025 that the new administration would create a friendlier environment for mergers and acquisitions (M & A) and initial public offerings (IPOs) due to Trump’s lighter stance on regulation and antitrust matters.—
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Its purpose is to replicate the physics of a star by fusing the nuclei of atoms, thereby generating limitless fusion energy.—
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Fusion, the process of fusing atomic nuclei to release vast amounts of energy, is the same reaction that powers stars like our Sun.—
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Prepare by identifying potential roadblocks and devising contingency plans.—
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Wastewater monitoring is a critical tool in tracking the virus's spread and identifying emerging trends early.—
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The team transitioned to the IndyCar Series following the unification of Champ Car and IndyCar in 2008.—
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These developments raised alarm bells in Taiwan, for which China has continued to propose a similar model of unification.—
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What was the vibe like linking back together, being in that same creative space?—
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In households, inexpensive robotic appliances will prevail over conventional devices, providing greater protection, linking, and ease of use.—
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Russia’s experience highlights the process of early stages of authoritarian consolidation, when state power quashes independent sources of power, and political groups and citizens either rally around the government or go silent.—
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This strategy is similar to that of debt consolidation, but for credit cards.—
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“Connecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connecting. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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