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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
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
That position began to change in 2015, in the joined Air France-KLM and Hop!
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Karoline Leonard joined the Austin American-Statesman in November 2024.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Since parting, Shabaka has performed mononymously as a solo flautist and Skinner joined members of Radiohead to form the offshoot band the Smile.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Jay joined the department in 1997 and is assigned to the Canine Unit.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Two days later, Abdul Basir Watan joined dozens of inmates' families crowding outside the hospital in central Kabul.
—Fazelminallah Qazizai, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The 2025 tournament that saw Florida, Houston, Auburn and Duke reach the Final Four joined the 2008 finale as the only years with every 1-seed reaching the season's final weekend.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The University of Notre Dame in Indiana has joined a growing list of colleges and universities expanding their financial aid programs.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Heather Hughes, senior vice president of strategic alignment at the YMCA of the USA, has joined the board of directors of the DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville, officials announced.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
That position began to change in 2015, in the joined Air France-KLM and Hop!
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Hezbollah joined the war in solidarity with the Palestinian group out of conviction that Israel would be constrained in its response by concerns of Hezbollah’s offensive capabilities.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Karoline Leonard joined the Austin American-Statesman in November 2024.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Since parting, Shabaka has performed mononymously as a solo flautist and Skinner joined members of Radiohead to form the offshoot band the Smile.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Jay joined the department in 1997 and is assigned to the Canine Unit.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Two days later, Abdul Basir Watan joined dozens of inmates' families crowding outside the hospital in central Kabul.
—Fazelminallah Qazizai, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026
The 2025 tournament that saw Florida, Houston, Auburn and Duke reach the Final Four joined the 2008 finale as the only years with every 1-seed reaching the season's final weekend.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The University of Notre Dame in Indiana has joined a growing list of colleges and universities expanding their financial aid programs.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Heather Hughes, senior vice president of strategic alignment at the YMCA of the USA, has joined the board of directors of the DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville, officials announced.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joined
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Public transportation reduces traffic congestion, offers a lower‑cost alternative to driving, cuts air pollution and supports the creation of vibrant, connected communities.—
Catherine Blakespear,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Now the museum has expanded sideways, growing a separate but connected neighbor.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 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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The woman first entered a claim in November 2023, just before the law's expiration, and months later filed a detailed lawsuit against Adams.—
ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Herro and Powell, who are the Heat’s two leading scorers this season, entered Tuesday with just 173 minutes played together this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Without Daniels, the team combined to make just 16 field goals and no 3-point shots.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Relegation, combined with Lerner’s desire to get the club off his hands, led to a redundancy programme being set up to reduce the workforce by around a third.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Looking back at the Chelsea win offers multiple reminders of how well the strikers collaborated with the rest of the team that night.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Before her Saturn return, she’s already collaborated with all of those icons, turning in newly definitive performances in their work.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Following the couple's split, Hawn coupled up with Kurt Russell in 1983.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Midway through the second set, Fonseca saved a break point with a point that coupled Sinner-esque power from the baseline with an Alcaraz-like drop shot to finish.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Due to Western sanctions and associated risks, China has been the biggest buyer of Iranian oil.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Back then, the WWJ-TV call letters were used by Detroit's NBC 4, now WDIV-TV, while the associated radio station, though later purchased by CBS, was owned by Scripps and affiliated with NBC Radio.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Mitchel Houses and Patterson Houses flanked the area.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Several local faith leaders also spoke, flanked by law enforcement personnel at the podium.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Joined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joined. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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