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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 Princess of Wales, 43, attended the Wimbledon Championships' singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, July 13, where she was joined by her husband, Prince William. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 July 2025 Nikki Glaser, Tyra Banks, Jenna Lyons, Michael Kors, Zac Posen also join the mix this year as well as Abbott Elementary stars Chris Perfetti and Lisa Ann Walter who will be making an appearance to kick off one of the challenges. Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 July 2025 The Bobcats will be in the Sun Belt for the final year this fall before joining Washington State, Oregon State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State in the next edition of the Pac-12. Erik Buchinger, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 They were also joined by music producer Weldon Angelos, who was sentenced to 55 years in prison in November 2004 for marijuana charges. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for join
Recent Examples of Synonyms for join
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  • Hours in the studio: sitting on a stool, staring at the drawer of unwilling brushes and oils, not touching a single one.
    Clare Sestanovich, New Yorker, 13 July 2025
  • The early signs of overheating in infants and young children include sweating, facial flushing or feeling warm to touch.
    Dr. Katie Lockwood, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
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  • The irreplaceable power of human relationships — of teacher-student trust — must remain central, especially as AI enters the classroom.
    C.M. Rubin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Timothy Oakes, 34, from the Akwesasne Mohawk Indian Reservation (AMIR) in Canada, was arrested on June 15 while trying to enter the U.S. via the Massena, New York, port of entry, the Justice Department said.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
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  • Spanning three levels and over 17,000-square-feet, The Louis combines retail, exhibition and hospitality spaces.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Both of these pieces combine the shade with soft, easy-to-wear silhouettes.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
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  • The driver, identified only as a man, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
  • Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson continued to buck Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a pledge not to cooperate with them on Tuesday.
    Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2025
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  • What makes those writers crucial here is that Dyer’s own journey is viscerally connected to theirs.
    James Wood, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • From the very beginning, his journey of creating Airbnb was born out of necessity and a desire to connect people in a more authentic way.
    Raoul Davis, Forbes.com, 14 July 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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  • George and Amal Clooney The couple first held a symbolic wedding at the seven-star Aman Canal Grande Hotel, followed by a civil ceremony at the 16th-century Palazzo Cavalli adjoining the Ca' Farsetti, the Venice town hall where civil weddings routinely take place.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • Photo : Gregory White/Seattle Home Photography An adjoining sunroom serves as a less formal spot to have a meal.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
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  • The jets rejoined into a formation of four, pitching out to land right over the base — a landing Caine said was greeted by incredible cheers and tears from the families who sacrifice and serve right alongside the pilots.
    Salena Zito, Boston Herald, 3 July 2025
  • Casting for Meet the Parents 4 is well underway, with Owen Wilson the latest star to rejoin the franchise with Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and Teri Polo in the upcoming film that also has Ariana Grande on board.
    Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025

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