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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
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
The brain is surrounded by a layer of tightly joined cells, called the blood-brain barrier, that acts as a bouncer turning away any substances deemed unworthy of accessing our most precious resource.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Wall has considerably more experience with ICE than 28-year-old Sheahan, who joined the agency after a stint as Noem’s political director and as the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ secretary.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
Earlier that spring, the couple had joined the Amazon Influencer Program, filming one-minute product review videos together — a perfect cover for her surprise.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Vrabel, former head coach of the Titans, had joined the Browns organization in ’24.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
Ozark‘s Peter Thorell joined as first AD by way of Arnett’s SmartLess co-host Jason Bateman; Sean Hayes and his husband, Scott Icenogle, also appear in the film, a casting decision that came out of a hang session with Arnett and Cooper.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Wittels, who has been with the gallery off and on since its 1989 launch, and Johnson Montenegro, who joined in 2012, will be promoted to gallery principals.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Jan. 2026
Although Democrats have joined Republicans in some of these efforts, Kennedy continues to drive the agenda.
—Alan Greenblatt, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Over 17 years after the release of their 2008 film The Secret Life of Bees, Dakota Fanning and Queen Latifah joined forces once again to present the awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama and Best Television Series — Drama at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
The brain is surrounded by a layer of tightly joined cells, called the blood-brain barrier, that acts as a bouncer turning away any substances deemed unworthy of accessing our most precious resource.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Soon other members of the Popular Front joined the pair and the increasingly lively group went on to a nightclub.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Wall has considerably more experience with ICE than 28-year-old Sheahan, who joined the agency after a stint as Noem’s political director and as the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ secretary.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
Earlier that spring, the couple had joined the Amazon Influencer Program, filming one-minute product review videos together — a perfect cover for her surprise.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Vrabel, former head coach of the Titans, had joined the Browns organization in ’24.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
Ozark‘s Peter Thorell joined as first AD by way of Arnett’s SmartLess co-host Jason Bateman; Sean Hayes and his husband, Scott Icenogle, also appear in the film, a casting decision that came out of a hang session with Arnett and Cooper.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Wittels, who has been with the gallery off and on since its 1989 launch, and Johnson Montenegro, who joined in 2012, will be promoted to gallery principals.
—News Desk, Artforum, 15 Jan. 2026
Although Democrats have joined Republicans in some of these efforts, Kennedy continues to drive the agenda.
—Alan Greenblatt, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Over 17 years after the release of their 2008 film The Secret Life of Bees, Dakota Fanning and Queen Latifah joined forces once again to present the awards for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama and Best Television Series — Drama at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joined
Adjective
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These were voices that connected communities across generations.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Jan. 2026
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Body Scan 2 Withings, which has been making connected scales since 2009, announced an upgrade at CES 2026.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Both intend to make new stadiums the striking centrepiece of wider developments, adjoined to large fan zones and commercial opportunities.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Stein’s bedroom adjoined the room where Dodge would visit her lover at night; kept awake by the murmurings and moans, Stein lit a candle and composed a portrait of her host.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Heat, which led by as many as nine points in the first half, entered halftime in a 61-54 hole.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Nationwide protests against the autocratic regime entered their 11th day on Wednesday.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 103-91 on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating after each addition until just combined.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The distinction is significant, legal experts told the American-Statesman, and raises questions about whether Austin police actively collaborated with ICE.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Topic Studios, who previously collaborated with Gordon on Theater Camp, will co-finance the film.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Together, the findings underscore how tightly urban wildlife is coupled to human behavior.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
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If you’re already coupled, the two of you may feel more aligned than ever, possibly even planning a date night that feels like a mini-escape from reality.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This not only undermines local public media but also calls into question the wisdom of isolating Arkansas from a national network and associated resources that serve millions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Last session, the House took on an investigation into First Lady Casey DeSantis’ cornerstone program, Hope Florida and its associated foundation.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He’s flanked by a Kenny G-like saxophone player (Fred Armisen) and a lively backup dancer clad in a red tracksuit (Jason Sudeikis).—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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When Chalamet did The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, he was flanked by an entourage of people with giant orange ping-pongs for heads.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Joined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joined. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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