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as in to touch
to be adjacent to
the condo complex joins the golf course
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as in to enter
to become a member of
we're always looking for new people to join our book club
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as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit
one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms join to make one water molecule
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as in to cooperate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
nations joining to bring aid to the earthquake-devastated region
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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
the plan is to join the various bike paths so that cyclists can travel from one end of the cape to the other
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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
a small crack in the chalice at the join of the stem and the bowl
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Recent Examples of join
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Crosby also recently joined Swiss watch brand Norqain as an ambassador and investor.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
His tryout didn't go great — but the bit did spawn an entirely new series starring Powell as a disgraced former college football star who disguises himself with prosthetics and joins the South Georgia Catfish football team.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
In Carroll, Iowa, a fourth‑generation newspaper publisher named Doug Burns joined forces with the Democratic California congressman Ro Khanna to ask Khanna’s Silicon Valley donors to help Iowa’s newspapers by putting $4 million toward a project to combat misinformation.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Rachel Tashjian, most recently the fashion critic for The Washington Post, will join CNN as a senior style reporter.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Crosby also recently joined Swiss watch brand Norqain as an ambassador and investor.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 7 Oct. 2025
His tryout didn't go great — but the bit did spawn an entirely new series starring Powell as a disgraced former college football star who disguises himself with prosthetics and joins the South Georgia Catfish football team.
—Kristen Baldwin, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
In Carroll, Iowa, a fourth‑generation newspaper publisher named Doug Burns joined forces with the Democratic California congressman Ro Khanna to ask Khanna’s Silicon Valley donors to help Iowa’s newspapers by putting $4 million toward a project to combat misinformation.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for join
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The results of all those frames are beguiling slow-motion shots that show just how close riders’ body parts are to touching the pavement while leaning during turns.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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The brand’s hybrid model also allows customers to customize rugs and view real-time pricing online, then step into showrooms to touch and feel the rugs, receive personalized advice and procure samples to experience back in their home.—
Lauren Parker,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos had been 1-112 when trailing by 14 or more points when entering the fourth quarter on the road, according to CBS.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the team finds itself in a horror show with the Sword of Damocles hanging over it entering a Week 5 battle with the Houston Texans.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The answer against Florida and Missouri was McConkey, who had his two best games of the year, combining for 13 catches and 230 yards.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In this case, the ACIP guidance formalizes an existing recommendation, which is designed to reduce a very rare, slightly elevated risk of seizures when the two shots are combined into a single injection.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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The evidence that Song was the shooter comes from a green mask the assailant wore from which samples that tested positive for Song’s DNA were taken and from interviews with cooperating sources, FBI Special Agent Clark Wiethorn testified at the hearing.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Council failed to speak up about recent threats facing the immigrant community, Mateo-Pascual said, including the controversial immigration enforcement bill requiring sheriffs to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Aside from all the restaurants you're connected to, what is your favorite restaurant in Cincinnati?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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There have been three prominent Listeria outbreaks recorded in the United States this year connected to prepared foods, including pasta meals such as chicken fettuccine Alfredo.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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To remedy this recall, dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The idea of shuttering a critical junction has prompted many frequent Yolo Causeway cyclists to contemplate other options.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The new department will be located in what was previously Children's Wisconsin's emergency department, where the two hospitals are adjoined.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Her son, later identified as now 30-year-old Martin Caballero-Diaz, was found in the bathroom at the front adjoining home and detained, officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Laranjo rejoined Stellantis earlier this year as CFO of Stellantis North America under the company’s new management.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Nexstar and Sinclair ultimately rejoined the fold, but not before making their point — and, perhaps, currying favor with the FCC.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Join.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/join. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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