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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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noun

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How does the verb join differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of join are associate, combine, connect, link, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

When would associate be a good substitute for join?

While the synonyms associate and join are close in meaning, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

When is combine a more appropriate choice than join?

The words combine and join can be used in similar contexts, but combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When could connect be used to replace join?

The meanings of connect and join largely overlap; however, connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

Where would link be a reasonable alternative to join?

The synonyms link and join are sometimes interchangeable, but link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When is it sensible to use relate instead of join?

The words relate and join are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

When can unite be used instead of join?

In some situations, the words unite and join are roughly equivalent. However, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of join
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The Pole is entering the last year of his contract signed when joining from Bayern Munich in the ‘economic levers’ summer of 2022, and Barca as of yet has no natural heir for him other than winger Ferran Torres or Dani Olmo playing as a false 9. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 Yet the speed with which Liverpool moved to convince Wirtz to join, despite strong interest from other clubs including Manchester City, made the real difference. Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 June 2025 Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025 Most days, she was joined by a varied group of supporters—family, friends, parliamentarians, NGO representatives, and advocates from across the globe. Margaret Busby june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for join
Recent Examples of Synonyms for join
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  • Only the Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas — who could be among the 12 All-Star Game reserves, which will be selected by the league’s head coaches and announced this Sunday — has more assists per game (9.3), and she’s touched the hardwood in 12 contests this season.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • Scott and Jacob also touch on MLS teams’ $41 million Club World Cup haul, with a portion of that money headed to players, pending negotiation between the league and union.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
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  • The West Coast schedule continues with a final game against the Seattle Storm, winners of back-to-back games entering Sunday, on Tuesday before the Fever head back home.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
  • And timely hitting made the difference against the Chanticleers, who entered the weekend on a 26-game winning streak.
    Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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  • The configuration combines to produce 200 horsepower.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
  • This gentle yet effective face wash combines the clarifying power of tea tree oil with salicylic acid to keep breakouts at bay without stripping your skin.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
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  • Grossi said Iran is legally obligated to cooperate with the IAEA under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
    Jon Gambrell, Fortune, 26 June 2025
  • Politically, since its founding in 1981, the NCRI has demonstrated, as the broadest and longest-lasting political coalition in Iranian history, its readiness to cooperate with all political groups and currents committed to democracy, human rights, secularism, and a republican form of governance.
    Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025
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  • The virus has mutated substantially on the mainland, on the other side of the causeway connecting the humans’ new island home.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 21 June 2025
  • Rosner explains, citing the research of forest-ecologist Suzanne Simard, that trees are connected to one another via proximity, of course, but also through their underground root systems, where chemical substances are exchanged.
    John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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  • Mantle upwelling at Afar triple junction shaped by overriding plate dynamics.
    Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
  • These influential manosphere podcasters exist at a dangerous junction between joking and truth-telling, where hosts riff on news-like content, but are not held to the journalistic standards often present in liberal satire shows.
    Allison Jiang, The Hill, 10 June 2025
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  • The facility adjoined a maternity hospital where Catholic women pregnant out of wedlock would deliver babies.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
  • Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall adjoins Arlington National Cemetery.
    Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
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  • Bottas rejoined Mercedes after ending his F1 journey with the Sauber team at the end of last year.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • The Duchess of Sussex rejoined Instagram in January, logging back online for the first time in five years.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 19 June 2025

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