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as in adjoins
to be adjacent to
the condo complex joins the golf course
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as in enters
to become a member of
we're always looking for new people to join our book club
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as in combines
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 collaborates
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 connects
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 junctions
a place where two or more things are united
a small crack in the chalice at the join of the stem and the bowl
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Recent Examples of joins
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Qatar now joins the UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of its first wave of Cybertruck sales outside North America.
—Rhea Rose Abraham, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The Chicago Med family is expanding by one more, as Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Wire, The Old Man) joins the NBC medical drama’s eleventh season in a recurring role.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The parent of our 5-year-old tester reported that Toothless joins his family on car rides and has earned a special perch in their family room.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Katherine Scheimreif, who was the leader of Levins’s task force in the field, joins that chorus.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
The winner joins another person in the state who scored $50,000 in the same drawing, results show.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Eric Johnson joins as Ana's creepy new boss, Jack Hyde; Bella Heathcote plays Leila Williams, a former submissive of Christian's; and Bruce Altman appears as SIP president Jerry Roach.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
There, mechanics repaired small gaps at the fuselage joins of 122 planes.
—Lauren Rosenblatt, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Gonzaga will join for sports not tied to football and Texas State will serve as an joins as the eighth football member.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Hot on the heels of its Streamliner Alpine Mechanics and Drivers Editions, a tourbillon joins the team, co-designed by Alpine star driver Pierre Gasly, who chose the movement and the dial color, a sumptuous chocolate fumé.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Qatar now joins the UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of its first wave of Cybertruck sales outside North America.
—Rhea Rose Abraham, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The Chicago Med family is expanding by one more, as Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Wire, The Old Man) joins the NBC medical drama’s eleventh season in a recurring role.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
The parent of our 5-year-old tester reported that Toothless joins his family on car rides and has earned a special perch in their family room.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Katherine Scheimreif, who was the leader of Levins’s task force in the field, joins that chorus.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
The winner joins another person in the state who scored $50,000 in the same drawing, results show.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Eric Johnson joins as Ana's creepy new boss, Jack Hyde; Bella Heathcote plays Leila Williams, a former submissive of Christian's; and Bruce Altman appears as SIP president Jerry Roach.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
Family-owned since 1946, this establishment recently earned a spot on Southern Living's list of must-visit Carolina barbecue joins.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
There, mechanics repaired small gaps at the fuselage joins of 122 planes.
—Lauren Rosenblatt, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Gonzaga will join for sports not tied to football and Texas State will serve as an joins as the eighth football member.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joins
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The bridge adjoins the War Eagle Mill and carries traffic across War Eagle Creek.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ritrovata, the laboratory that adjoins the Cineteca.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, Wallcast enters a new chapter with an upgrade of its audio and camera systems.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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He high-fives Baby Shark, who enters from his left.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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For an extra-inventive twist, Brazilian designer Lucas Simões recently unveiled the Colendra chair, a wild, sculptural example of metalworking that combines an irreverent sensibility with practiced craft.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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In addition to individual programs from our peers, the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME USA) runs a national apprenticeship program that combines classroom study with on-the-job training.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The unit collaborates with various federal, state, tribal, and local partners, including the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, to combat terrorism.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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The brand frequently collaborates with stars on signature smoothies, with past partners including Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendall Jenner, and Olivia Rodrigo.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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The foot bone connects to the leg bone, the leg bone connects to the hip bone, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team across the Causeway — the highway viaduct that connects Yolo County and Sacramento — would be the Sacramento State Hornets.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Surprisingly, cognitive decline in healthy aging isn't as simple as neurons dying, but rather neurons losing their spark at the synapse, the tiny junctions where signals leap from cell to cell.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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Four rotors, mounted at wing junctions, provide lift for vertical flight and stability during transition.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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Continue reading … OPINION THOR MORTENSEN – China's malign influence touches every aspect of US life.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The director also touches on his own personal connection to the material through his childhood experience of being forced to flee the Duvalier dictatorship in Haiti.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Smith rejoins the Commanders after spending time with two other teams.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rosters have expanded this week, so the Padres are carrying a 10-man bullpen into Coors Field and will likely do so until King rejoins the rotation.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Joins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joins. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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