1
as in chain
a series of things linked together
the oft-repeated claim that any person on the planet can be connected to any other person through a nexus of six relationships
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as in hub
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
as the nexus for three great religions, Jerusalem has had a troubled as well as illustrious history
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Recent Examples of nexus
House Minority Leader Steve Berch, D-Boise, took the opportunity Thursday during floor debate on the firing squad bill to draw attention to the potential nexus.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
They were seen as a critical nexus between Saudi investors and South Florida’s business community.
—Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Berlin: Festival Kicks Off With 'The Light' Politics
An essay documentarian and artist, Schmitt explores the nexus of political ideology, landscapes and personal experience.
—Shannon L. Bowen, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
The emergency will be among the first priorities for a national energy council that sits at the nexus of agencies carrying out a flurry of Trump executive orders and rolling back Biden climate regulations.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
They were seen as a critical nexus between Saudi investors and South Florida’s business community.
—Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Leave London Starstruck at 'Mickey 17' World Premiere Movies
Berlin: Festival Kicks Off With 'The Light' Politics
An essay documentarian and artist, Schmitt explores the nexus of political ideology, landscapes and personal experience.
—Shannon L. Bowen, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
The emergency will be among the first priorities for a national energy council that sits at the nexus of agencies carrying out a flurry of Trump executive orders and rolling back Biden climate regulations.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nexus
Noun
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List of Changes to Starbucks Founded in 1971 in Seattle, Starbucks is the world's largest coffeehouse chain.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Million of birds have been culled since December amid infections among egg-laying hens from California to Iowa, causing grocery stores to limit purchases and breakfast chains including Waffle House and Denny's to add surcharges to orders with eggs.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Casa Loewe is not only an emotional hub for art and culture enthusiasts but also a tangible embodiment of the brand’s artistic essence.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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The telecommunications equipment factory was for years a hub of technical and white-collar jobs.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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The answer clearly has something to do with the adrenaline and joy that is on ample display in the documentary’s many action sequences.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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Robert De Niro’s Number One Priority Is Getting Rid of Trump With sequences filmed throughout the Navajo Nation, this remains one of the best-looking shows being made today.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2025
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Hasler likens it to an orchestra of clocks, with the conductor directing from the hypothalamus, a small region within the center of the brain.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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Water villas take center stage here, along with luxurious spa treatments offered in private nests, and divers can enjoy one of PADI’s newest eco centers.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Whether traveling by train, bus, plane, or car, this mini purifier will help clean the air around you and your little ones.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Invisible trains 80% of the world’s leading AI models.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Those who love thrifting will also find the city a mecca for preloved vintage goods.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The most urgent big-wave alert, a high surf warning, is in effect for parts of Hawaii, including surfing's mecca, the North Shore, where waves of 50 feet are possible Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC News,
22 Dec. 2024
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Small-caps — which Fidelity defines as companies with market values between $300 million and $2 billion — typically have fewer financial resources, limited access to capital, and often rely heavily on debt.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Teams offers many of the same core features of Skype, including one-on-one calls and group calls, messaging, and file sharing along with enhanced elements like hosting meetings, managing calendars, and building and joining communities for free.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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In an interview with TIME, Golden discussed how the party should speak to swing voters, how to rebuild trust, and how to reposition the working class at the core of the Democratic coalition.—
Charlotte Alter,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Nexus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nexus. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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