Synapses

/ˈsɪnæpsɪz/

Synonyms for "synapses" (10 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (2)

Noun(2 words)
associateassociation

Strong matches (3)

Noun(3 words)
connectconnectionjoin

Related words (5)

Noun(5 words)
linknerve junctionneural junctionneuron connectionrelate

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: associate, association, connect, connection, join.
  • Sentence evidence is available for synapses, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "synapses".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "synapses"

Keep "synapses" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

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2. Tune tone

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3. Re-read context

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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "synapses" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

7 entries
cellular junctionconceptual relationconnectmental linknerve cell structureneural connectionthink

More specific

6 entries
chemical synapseconcept associationconcept linkelectrical synapseidea associationmemory integration

Collocations

8 entries
chemical synapseelectrical synapsenerve connectionneural connectionsynapse formationsynaptic cleftsynaptic junctionsynaptic transmission

Inflections

2 entries

Derivations

3 entries

Sample sentences

2 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The nature of memory has been the subject of considerable speculation in the past. It has long been felt intuitively that retention of information in the central nervous system involves either an alteration of preexisting material or structure, or, alternatively, synthesis of materials not present previously. The cellular site of operational alteration was unknown but, again intuitively, was felt to be closely associated with the synapses. The problems faced by early investigators were great; but nevertheless much information relevant to the question of biological information storage was obtained. With the relatively recent advent of more refined tools and methodologies, there has been rapid progress.

Source: tatoeba (12204644)

A neuron has dendrites and axons with synapses.

Source: tatoeba (13056689)

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "synapses"?

Closest matches include associate, association, connect, connection, join.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "synapses"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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