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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
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
So Garcia re-joined in tricky circumstances, and with a lot of expectation on his shoulders.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
In 1963 the two joined forces with singer Keith Relf, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith and drummer Jim McCarty as the Metropolitan Blues Quartet and soon renamed themselves the Yardbirds.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The wife of the Las Vegas Raiders running back joined Tim Tebow, Mark Teixeira, Brett Favre, Bruce Pearl and others in offering their thoughts and prayers for Kirk and his family.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Most of the students wore collared shirts and slacks; the one female student who joined, Theresa Boyle, who lives in an apartment building across the street, wore a light-blue dress and a small cross necklace.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
In March, Espina joined Gallego during a trip to San Antonio, Texas, where the pair filmed a video about the Texas Senate race, efforts to flip the state blue and the impact of the Latino vote.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
With Pete Lents on vocals and drums and Cliff Stankiewicz providing bass, guitar and vocals, joined by Dan Vitco on keyboards and James Nelson on lead guitar and vocals opposite Matthew Hedrick on drums, this tribute band captures the stage success of Phil Collins during his collaboration years.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
They have been joined by Alexa Morden, who runs the popular 98% Podcast that seeks to unearth instances of film, TV and theater industry malpractice, and Ben Fletcher, a theater producer and writer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
He is joined by executive producers Cranston, Tracy Katsky, Gail Berman, Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, Natalie Lehmann and director Ken Kwapis, who helmed all episodes.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Because the two halves of the mandible had not yet joined, the creature would have been physically incapable of eating on its own.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Good sense of demand The Society Apartments span two historic structures at 31 and 45 Pratt Street that were likely joined in the 1980s.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
So Garcia re-joined in tricky circumstances, and with a lot of expectation on his shoulders.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
In 1963 the two joined forces with singer Keith Relf, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith and drummer Jim McCarty as the Metropolitan Blues Quartet and soon renamed themselves the Yardbirds.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The wife of the Las Vegas Raiders running back joined Tim Tebow, Mark Teixeira, Brett Favre, Bruce Pearl and others in offering their thoughts and prayers for Kirk and his family.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The mayor was joined by City Council members Adrian Nazarian and Imelda Padilla, as well as environmental advocates.
—Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Most of the students wore collared shirts and slacks; the one female student who joined, Theresa Boyle, who lives in an apartment building across the street, wore a light-blue dress and a small cross necklace.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
In March, Espina joined Gallego during a trip to San Antonio, Texas, where the pair filmed a video about the Texas Senate race, efforts to flip the state blue and the impact of the Latino vote.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
With Pete Lents on vocals and drums and Cliff Stankiewicz providing bass, guitar and vocals, joined by Dan Vitco on keyboards and James Nelson on lead guitar and vocals opposite Matthew Hedrick on drums, this tribute band captures the stage success of Phil Collins during his collaboration years.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
They have been joined by Alexa Morden, who runs the popular 98% Podcast that seeks to unearth instances of film, TV and theater industry malpractice, and Ben Fletcher, a theater producer and writer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
He is joined by executive producers Cranston, Tracy Katsky, Gail Berman, Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, Natalie Lehmann and director Ken Kwapis, who helmed all episodes.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
Because the two halves of the mandible had not yet joined, the creature would have been physically incapable of eating on its own.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Good sense of demand The Society Apartments span two historic structures at 31 and 45 Pratt Street that were likely joined in the 1980s.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joined
Adjective
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This library—technically a vector database, mathematically indexed for connected meanings rather than just keywords—is the first place the system looks for an answer.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 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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In Carrollton in 2024, leaking natural gas entered a sewer system and triggered a home explosion that killed a man.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Two officers arrived at the location shortly after Guzman and the victims left the store and entered the parking lot.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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During the series, the teams combined for an NHL-record 45 goals in the first four games of a seven-game series, and 312 penalty minutes (158 of those coming in Philadelphia's 8-4 Game 3 victory, which put the Flyers ahead 3-0 in the series).—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Creators on DeviantArt enjoy the convenience, security, and user-friendliness of modern internet retail platforms combined with the broad reach and audience-building features of mainstream social media.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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In response, Archdiocese teams collaborated with CPS teams to evaluate their options.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Plaza and Abbott first collaborated on the psychological drama Black Bear, acting as two-thirds of a twisted love triangle.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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On a different note, those of you who are married or coupled up may now find that your partner is suddenly able to bring more capital to the table, leaving you both quite happy with the news.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
12 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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In the San Gabriel Valley, residents of both incorporated cities and unincorporated areas have voiced their fears and anxieties about the number of data centers under consideration in the region and their associated impacts.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Even when arrests that could not be assigned to a location were attributed to the ZIP code that contained most of the associated road segment, 38118 still had the most immigration arrests.—
Wendi C. Thomas,
ProPublica,
15 Apr. 2026
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The figure would be flanked up top by two eagles and guarded at the base by four lions — all gilded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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That figure would be flanked up top by two eagles and guarded at the base by four lions — all gilded.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Joined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joined. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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