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as in adjoined
to be adjacent to
the condo complex joins the golf course
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as in entered
to become a member of
we're always looking for new people to join our book club
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as in combined
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 collaborated
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 coupled
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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Recent Examples of joined
Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The rising senior joined teammate Giacomo Sanfilippo, a linebacker, as the first three commitments from the Orlando area’s 2027 class.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
During the surgery following the colonoscopy, Shaknovsky did not perform a routine test, which would have ensured there were no leaks in a newly joined intestine, according to the complaint.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Then more joined, and soon full teams of girls were going up against the boys.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Bhusri founded Workday with best friend and mentor Dave Duffield in 2005 before the two joined forces as co-CEOs in 2009.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The spacious joined apartments became the childhood home of Prince William and Prince Harry, whose nursery spanned the top floor.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
From the pews, those gathered joined musicians, clapping and raising their hands in the air to begin the service.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
The House voted 96 to 53 for the bill as four House Democrats joined with all 49 Republicans against the measure.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
O'Hara joined the department in November 2022, two-and-a-half years after the murder of Floyd.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Montezemolo last year joined the board of rival McLaren Group Holdings Limited, which makes competing sports cars and has focused on hybrid engines.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Benjamin then joined the other spellers who advanced to the third round in taking a 30-question spelling and vocabulary test, with each correct answer worth one point.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
More Americans joined the upper middle class in the last few decades and can afford nicer, bigger homes.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Ahead of the upcoming release of her new Netflix film, the rom-com queen joined Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday night, and the host brought up the fact that Lopez is now single.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Howden joined seven other players, including Wayne Gretzky, atop the list.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Adjective
The now 27-year-old joined fellow La Liga side Elche on loan for the rest of the season in late August but has not been able to establish himself as first-choice there.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The rising senior joined teammate Giacomo Sanfilippo, a linebacker, as the first three commitments from the Orlando area’s 2027 class.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
During the surgery following the colonoscopy, Shaknovsky did not perform a routine test, which would have ensured there were no leaks in a newly joined intestine, according to the complaint.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Then more joined, and soon full teams of girls were going up against the boys.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Bhusri founded Workday with best friend and mentor Dave Duffield in 2005 before the two joined forces as co-CEOs in 2009.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The spacious joined apartments became the childhood home of Prince William and Prince Harry, whose nursery spanned the top floor.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
From the pews, those gathered joined musicians, clapping and raising their hands in the air to begin the service.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Free Press founder Weiss, who joined CBS last October, had long telegraphed that major changes were afoot in an effort to remake 60 Minutes under a new ownership regime led by Paramount CEO David Ellison.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
The House voted 96 to 53 for the bill as four House Democrats joined with all 49 Republicans against the measure.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
O'Hara joined the department in November 2022, two-and-a-half years after the murder of Floyd.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Montezemolo last year joined the board of rival McLaren Group Holdings Limited, which makes competing sports cars and has focused on hybrid engines.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Benjamin then joined the other spellers who advanced to the third round in taking a 30-question spelling and vocabulary test, with each correct answer worth one point.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
More Americans joined the upper middle class in the last few decades and can afford nicer, bigger homes.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Ahead of the upcoming release of her new Netflix film, the rom-com queen joined Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday night, and the host brought up the fact that Lopez is now single.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Howden joined seven other players, including Wayne Gretzky, atop the list.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joined
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One out after Dugger’s fifth home run of the year, Call connected on a ground-rule double on his 2-for-4 afternoon.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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That local touch helps the lounge feel connected to Minneapolis instead of like another airport space that could be anywhere.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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The two beds can also be adjoined into a single double bed with an optional kit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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When first responders arrived, heavy smoke filled the air and flames were observed in the front corner window of the first floor of a 16-unit apartment building which is adjoined to two other apartment buildings.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kim entered the game when Hernandez departed.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Hello Sanctos entered the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ in 2015 on the cusp of history.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Wheeler, a three-time All-Star, had only given up one home run in his six other starts this season combined.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In their scenes together, Ahmed plays straight man so Khan can go huge, all breezy confidence and street smarts combined as a defense against the countless stereotypes the bearded, accented, proudly Muslim Zulfi must face every day.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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On May 21, Smith collaborated with the Berklee Music and Health Institute for an event in New York that brought together music industry leaders, researchers and clinicians to examine how music can support people living with neurological conditions.—
Mustakim Hasnath,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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For a Mallorca trip, Thread Caravan collaborated with Madrid-native Clara Polanco, who spent every summer of her childhood on the island and now runs the CDMX haberdashery Donde Clara.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
Verb
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And in most cases, everyone must be coupled up to stay on the show.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Revenue growth and delivery growth remain tightly coupled.—
Jason Wojahn,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Entry in the competition is limited to beers brewed on the African continent or its associated islands.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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So are all the associated complications that sometimes follow, like those annoying arrests and trips to the hospital.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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By the time the Portuguese flanked the west African coast in the late 15th century, the banana plant had already been cultivated there for centuries.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Cornyn was flanked by a United States and a Texas flag, with a blue backdrop bearing his campaign logo behind him.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2026
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“Joined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joined. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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