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joined

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verb

past tense of join
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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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Recent Examples of joined
Adjective
Kar, the company’s CEO, was a founding team member at Palo Alto Networks and oversaw Juniper Networks’ entire Ethernet portfolio before the two joined forces at Auradine, a blockchain and AI chip startup where Upscale was incubated. Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 22 June 2026 The 28-year-old has won eight Grands Prix across nine seasons for Ferrari, having initially joined the joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016. Luke Smith, New York Times, 3 June 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 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
That includes 18-year-old Mor Talla Ndiaye, who joined in January for £1million from Senegalese side Amitie FC. Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026 Along with California, attorneys general for Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Washington joined the suit filed in California federal court on Monday. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026 She is joined by professional wrestler Seth Rollins (center) and professional climber Emily Harrington. Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 13 July 2026 There were about eighty women in the unit that Lidia joined, some of whom had already spent weeks there. Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Related Stories Anshu Kapoor, who joined Panorama Studios earlier this year as head of Punjabi production and acquisition, has been leading the company’s push to grow its presence in Punjab. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 July 2026 With the investment, Eclipse partner Jiten Behl joined the Auger board, which also includes Clark, president and chief financial officer Alex Ceballos, and Oak HC/FT’s general partner Matt Streisfeld. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 Baines and Smith joined Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina and Mariano Rivera in the Hall’s Class of 2019. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 SpaceX has already joined benchmark indexes offered by FTSE Russell and MSCI, two other major index providers. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joined
Adjective
  • Instead of adding a few robots to assist hotel staff, Pudu wants to create a connected robot service system that can handle the entire guest experience.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • John Brazil was named Climate Smart Champion of the Year for his decades of leadership in expanding San José’s bikeway network and helping make biking safer and more connected.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace.
    Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Though the properties cannot be structurally adjoined, the 500-square-foot studio serves as ideal guest quarters or office space next to the primary 3,000-square-foot loft.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Tensions continued between Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses and management as the work stoppage entered its second day.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
  • In February, the board pivoted and entered negotiations with Sunrise Senior Living, whose proposal is more profitable, has a faster timeline and provides more space for community amenities, according to the district.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Yesavage and San Diego starter Walker Buehler combined walked 11 batters before the end of the second inning.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026
  • Ferrer ended up playing in Guns N’ Roses for 19 years, longer than Steven Adler and Matt Sorum combined, becoming the longest-serving drummer in the band’s history.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Even sweeter, Home Chef and Gordon Ramsay have collaborated to bring restaurant-quality, five-star meals to home kitchens through Home Chef's meal kit service.
    Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The pair have collaborated frequently on their music, so why not collaborate on the the most special day of his pal's life?
    Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • After Terry entered the villa earlier in the season as a bombshell, alongside Caleb McDaniel and Sol Mýa, she initially got coupled up with Gabriel Vasconcelos due to a fan vote.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
  • His alma mater, Stoneman Douglas, was for kids with big-league dreams — kids like Luzardo, Anthony, Coby Mayo and Anthony Rizzo — who coupled those dreams with big-league frames.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Adjective
  • In addition to paying taxes on the income at a lower rate today, your IRA account balances are reduced, lowering the future RMD and the associated future tax liability.
    Monish Verma, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Phase two, starting in spring 2028, will involve building out at least three sit-down restaurants and four fast-food eateries, plus several other retailers and associated parking spaces.
    Ilana Arougheti July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • For more than two decades, a pair of imposing granite lions flanked the entrance to a rust-red building deep inside the Arctic Circle.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • The star walked the red carpet for the film’s London premiere, flanked by his wife Luciana Barroso and their four daughters, Alexia, 27, Isabella, 20, Gia, 17, and Stella, 15.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026

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“Joined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joined. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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