Synonyms of joins

joins 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of join

1

as in adjoins

to be adjacent to

the condo complex joins the golf course

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adjoins
• touches
• surrounds
• neighbors
• flanks
• abuts
• marches (with)
• meets
• borders (on)
• lines
• butts (on or against)
• verges (on)
• skirts
• connects (with)
• fringes
• encircles
• communicates (with)
• embraces
• encloses
• links (with)
• attaches (to)
• converges
• contacts
• bounds
• fences
• margins
• rims

2

as in enters

to become a member of

we're always looking for new people to join our book club

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enters
• rejoins
• enlists (in)
• enrolls (in)
• signs up (for)
• signs on (for)
• reenters
• reenlists
• reenrolls
• gets in
• re-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdraws
• quits
• drops out
• demits

3

as in combines

to come together to form a single unit

one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms join to make one water molecule

Synonyms & Similar Words

• combines
• connects
• unites
• fuses
• unifies
• coalesces
• marries
• conjoins
• links (up)
• couples
• associates
• conjugates
• rejoins
• mates
• interfuses
• allies
• reunites
• yokes
• convenes
• chains
• assembles
• meets
• reconnects
• splices
• compounds
• gathers
• recombines
• leagues
• clusters
• hitches
• hooks
• congregates
• confederates
• constellates
• reunifies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• splits
• separates
• sections
• parts
• severs
• divides
• resolves
• breaks up
• sunders
• detaches
• isolates
• dissociates
• disconnects
• unlinks
• uncouples
• divorces
• dissevers
• disperses
• disbands
• disjoins
• scatters
• fractionates
• unyokes
• disunites
• disaffiliates
• disjoints

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collaborates
• cooperates
• unites
• concurs
• conjoins
• conspires
• teams (up)
• pulls together
• concerts
• plays ball
• bands (together)
• combines
• makes common cause
• leagues
• connives
• affiliates
• allies
• hangs together
• interfaces
• associates
• confederates

5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• connects
• integrates
• combines
• couples
• strings
• links
• chains
• concatenates
• interconnects
• yokes
• compounds
• hooks
• interlinks
• catenates
• hitches
• conjugates
• articulates
• dovetails
• interlocks
• wires
• welds
• coalesces
• intermeshes
• unites
• cements
• fuses
• cords

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separates
• disconnects
• divides
• splits
• disjoins
• uncouples
• detaches
• disengages
• parts
• unlinks
• unchains
• unhitches
• cleaves
• disunites
• unyokes
• dissevers
• severs
• disjoints
• ruptures
• sunders

joins

2 of 2

noun

plural of join

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• junctions
• intersections
• joinings
• jointures
• joints
• connections
• ties
• couplings
• links
• junctures
• confluences
• interconnections
• seams
• meetings
• sutures
• attachments
• abutments
• nexuses
• articulations
• unions
• concourses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cracks
• gaps
• fissures
• separations
• crevices
• clefts
• rifts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of joins

Verb

Kitana joins our heroes, secretly undermining her adoptive demon father Shao Kahn. —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 May 2026

Gosling’s Holland March reluctantly joins with Crowe’s Jackson Healy, an enforcer, on a missing girl case. —Jake Coyle, Fortune, 6 May 2026

Singh joins earlier announced honorees Rachel Reid, Andrea Martin, Malin Akerman and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald. —Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026

Edwards joins a crowded backfield that includes Willis, Colorado State transfer Jalen Dupree and Amachree, with Edwards saying offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki hasn’t put him in a box regarding his role. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026

Lillard joins an ensemble that includes Nicholas Hoult playing Lex Luthor, Lars Eidinger as Brainiac, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathon Fillion as Guy Gardner and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific. —Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 May 2026

The 15-year-old joins fellow Black jockey Alonzo Clayton as the youngest jockey to ride a Derby winner. —Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

Hey everyone, welcome our new Braves writer Jesús Cano, who joins us with a story on how Raisel Iglesias’ return will impact Atlanta’s bullpen. —Levi Weaver, New York Times, 6 May 2026

Marist wins Smack Attack in making return to top spot of rankings, while Argo also joins the fray. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026

Noun

So no more do-overs or messy entry points, making for easy joins and neat work. —New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026

Last Flight Out joins previously announced Five Secrets, a spec Apple preemptively purchased before Chernin could take it to market. —Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025

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