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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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as in connected
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Recent Examples of joined
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Over 300 lenders have joined the waitlist to use Arc Intelligence.
—Don Muir, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The Charlotte Observer Roderick Boone joined the Observer in September 2021 to cover the Charlotte Hornets and NBA.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
Aged 26, Mac Allister joined Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion two years ago and has become one of the first names on the team sheet.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The actor, 54, hosted Saturday Night Live on April 12, when he was joined by Lizzo, who served as the evening's musical guest.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Elijah Wood and Ambrose joined in season two, and this season saw Hilary Swank and Joel McHale join the cast.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
He’ll be joined by Steve Lappas for analysis and Evan Washburn on the sidelines.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Volunteers have joined the search from as far south as Los Angeles and as far away as Massachusetts.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
McIlroy joined Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and of course, Tiger Woods.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Over 300 lenders have joined the waitlist to use Arc Intelligence.
—Don Muir, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The Charlotte Observer Roderick Boone joined the Observer in September 2021 to cover the Charlotte Hornets and NBA.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
Aged 26, Mac Allister joined Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion two years ago and has become one of the first names on the team sheet.
—Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The actor, 54, hosted Saturday Night Live on April 12, when he was joined by Lizzo, who served as the evening's musical guest.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Elijah Wood and Ambrose joined in season two, and this season saw Hilary Swank and Joel McHale join the cast.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
He’ll be joined by Steve Lappas for analysis and Evan Washburn on the sidelines.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Volunteers have joined the search from as far south as Los Angeles and as far away as Massachusetts.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joined
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Another judge entered not guilty pleas on Kohberger’s behalf at his arraignment in May 2023, to four counts of first-degree murder and one of burglary.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Seeing arriving police officers, the suspect ran off through the apartment complex, crossed a set of trolley tracks, ran across a parking lot at the 47th Street Trolley Station and entered a residential complex, the lieutenant said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Aside from the welcome bottle of Champagne, the brands also collaborated on curating a property-wide selection of Krug Champagne across all of the resort's restaurants and bars, including tastings in the property's new wine cellar.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2012, Kim Jones, the former Louis Vuitton men’s designer, collaborated with Kapital for the French label’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2025
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As a Mexican and Jewish American woman from West Rogers Park, I am deeply connected to and proud of my roots.—
Jennifer Guzman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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Initially, federal police were unsure if the vehicle explosion was connected to the terrorist attack in New Orleans, in which an Army veteran rented a vehicle also from the Turo company and drove it into a crowd on Bourbon Street around the same time Wednesday.—
Anna Giaritelli,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
4 Jan. 2025
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In the meantime, firms have flagged any associated macroeconomic downturn and dampening of consumer sentiment as a key concern.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Assuming agent fees of 10 per cent on the transfer plus associated levies, Norgaard’s signing will add £5.1m in amortisation costs to Arsenal’s 2025-26 figures, then £5.8m in 2026-27.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Over the past couple of years, their paths would converge on occasion after Winn rejoined the organization as a roving instructor/pro scout and Posey bought into the ownership group.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Garcia, who rejoined WWE in October 2024 after Samantha Irvin's departure, has had multiple stints with the company, including from 1999-2009 and 2011-2016.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Once a star has fused the helium in its core fully, an inert carbon-oxygen core arises, with helium burning in a shell around it and hydrogen burning in a shell around that.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Apr. 2025
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The final effect, roughly akin to Jacques Cousteau fused with Mark Cousins, will bemuse some and beguile many.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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During the Cold War, the United States and its allies cooperated on trade and security through mechanisms such as the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls.—
Peter E. Harrell,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Dec. 2024
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Federal sources further clarified that Paul has not cooperated with authorities or struck any deal against Sean Combs.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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ComEd also leaned on Madigan’s office to help pass the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2016, which kept the formula rate in place and also rescued two nuclear plants run by an affiliated company, Exelon Generation.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The News, along with other newspapers in affiliated companies MediaNews Group and Tribune Publishing, filed in April 2024.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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“Joined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joined. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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