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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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The 26-year-old San Diego native previously joined SDFC as a Stage 1 selection in the 2024 MLS re-entry draft and was part of the club’s inaugural-season roster last year.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Sebastian Stan has since joined Johansson as the newest addition to Reeves’ Gotham City, with Stan set to play Harvey Dent.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 8 May 2026
It was joined in 1940 by the Valentine infantry tank, another infantry tank used extensively throughout the war.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The phase will be anchored by a 148,000-square-foot Target opening in May 2027, joined by retailers including In-N-Out, Panera Bread and Taco Bell.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Simmons joined the Falcons in 2024 after he was released by Denver.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
In 1963, Jim Whittaker, joined by Sherpa mountaineer Nawang Gombu, became the first American to summit Mount Everest.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
They will be joined by four at-large teams per region — based on FHSAA rankings.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 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
This week, Bonta joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from mainly Democratic states submitting a comment letter to the Postal Service outlining their opposition.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The 26-year-old San Diego native previously joined SDFC as a Stage 1 selection in the 2024 MLS re-entry draft and was part of the club’s inaugural-season roster last year.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Sebastian Stan has since joined Johansson as the newest addition to Reeves’ Gotham City, with Stan set to play Harvey Dent.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 8 May 2026
It was joined in 1940 by the Valentine infantry tank, another infantry tank used extensively throughout the war.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
The phase will be anchored by a 148,000-square-foot Target opening in May 2027, joined by retailers including In-N-Out, Panera Bread and Taco Bell.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Simmons joined the Falcons in 2024 after he was released by Denver.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
In 1963, Jim Whittaker, joined by Sherpa mountaineer Nawang Gombu, became the first American to summit Mount Everest.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
They will be joined by four at-large teams per region — based on FHSAA rankings.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joined
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The California Privacy Protection Agency in 2023 started investigating the privacy practices of connected cars.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Nurses tend to stay connected across those points, even when everything else changes around them.—
Felysha Walker
May 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 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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After initially being given three to four months to live, Sasse, 54, entered a clinical trial for a drug called daraxonrasib, an oral therapy (pill) that is designed to block the defective gene that triggers uncontrolled cellular growth.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mata was also concerned about how the data failed to display how INA staff works with the lowest English proficiency students in the district — specifically those who are unschooled, and oftentimes refugees who have just entered the country.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Johannes and Astier combined for 22 points and seven assists on the night.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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More than 400,000 square feet of gyms, locker rooms, meeting rooms and community spaces are combined with 17 playing spaces, including two regulation-size indoor fields.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Sources have told Deadline that Fox was originally unhappy with the creative on Season 14 of the show, but collaborated with the creative team and was ultimately sated.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Investigators contacted police in Houston and collaborated with the California Department of Justice's Bureau of Forensic Services.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Singles could meet someone witty, while those of you who are coupled spice things up with laughter and fun plans together.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The show starts with 16 single contestants, where four are coupled up, and the rest are single.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Xcel Energy strongly recommends keeping the entire meter assembly clear by gently removing snow or ice from the meter, associated piping and the roofline above the meter.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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At the time of Potter’s death, BASE jumping and wingsuiting were banned by the National Park Service due to the associated risks.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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Artists include bygone, established and emerging ones such as Argentine painter and designer Leonor Fini, who died in 1997, flanked by living names Cecilia Granara, Yves Scherer, Chiara Capellini and Sedef Gali.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The three-time All-American is flanked by 2006 All-Americans Troy Smith and Quinn Pitcock.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Joined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joined. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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