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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
Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Expected to be in place to chair the Fed’s next meeting June 16 to 17, Warsh joins a central bank whose policymakers are engaged in a vigorous debate on the direction of interest rates.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Michael Socolow, a media scholar and a professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, joins The Excerpt to share his insights.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 May 2026
From May 12 to May 23, the iconic brand joins in celebrating the artistry, elegance and empowerment that define beauty, both on and off the red carpet.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
San Francisco joins the Vikings and the Jacksonville Jaguars in playing multiple international games in the same season.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Burlington joins a number of other businesses in Crestview Village, including Panda Express, FoodMaxx, Five Below, Sally Beauty and Big 5 Sporting Goods.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
John Rich joins Georgians fighting massive data centers in their backyards.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Menendez will lead On the Line with Alicia Menendez, to be based in New York City, as that show joins earlier announced new programming like Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle, The Moment with Katy Tur and The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi first announced in March.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
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
Verb
This assist also joins his ones for Gabriel away to Newcastle United and Rice at Bournemouth as match-winners.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Expected to be in place to chair the Fed’s next meeting June 16 to 17, Warsh joins a central bank whose policymakers are engaged in a vigorous debate on the direction of interest rates.
—Reuters, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Michael Socolow, a media scholar and a professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, joins The Excerpt to share his insights.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 May 2026
From May 12 to May 23, the iconic brand joins in celebrating the artistry, elegance and empowerment that define beauty, both on and off the red carpet.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
San Francisco joins the Vikings and the Jacksonville Jaguars in playing multiple international games in the same season.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Burlington joins a number of other businesses in Crestview Village, including Panda Express, FoodMaxx, Five Below, Sally Beauty and Big 5 Sporting Goods.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
John Rich joins Georgians fighting massive data centers in their backyards.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Menendez will lead On the Line with Alicia Menendez, to be based in New York City, as that show joins earlier announced new programming like Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle, The Moment with Katy Tur and The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi first announced in March.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joins
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Investigators say the hiker became stranded after getting lost in the Sampson Mountain Wilderness section of Cherokee National Forest, which adjoins national forests in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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In the bathroom that adjoins the home gym, a soft-pink marble steals the show.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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By evening, the Moon enters your 1st House of Self, sharpening courage, attraction, and initiative.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Beecher, Providence and De La Salle all move up behind Marist, while Richards enters the rankings.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Now 76, her approach to travel combines practicality with personal comfort.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Inside, the formula combines four forms of vitamin C—ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, and sodium ascorbyl phosphate—for a more layered, stable approach to brightening and antioxidant protection.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
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O’Neal also collaborates with others across fashion, sports and entertainment, including Meta, DraftKings, Reebok, True Religion and ESPN.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind that Broadcom collaborates with Google on these TPUs.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The main level of the home includes a lakeside primary suite, open gathering spaces and a chef’s kitchen that connects to outdoor living areas, its listing shows.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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The open floor plan connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas, with large windows that provide abundant natural light and access to the backyard for indoor-outdoor living.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And then there’s the partnership with music mega-star Marc Anthony, which will encompass music, lifestyle programming and long-form content that touches on fashion, hospitality and all parts of the Spanish-language media ecosystem.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Returning to Craigh na Dun on her own, Claire touches the center stone and is transported to 1743, three years before the Jacobite defeat.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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That’ll change next year, though, when McLaren Racing rejoins the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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Directed by Juan Pablo Arias Munoz, a prodigal daughter rejoins her family at their farm during a difficult time, as her ailing father faces both a terminal diagnosis and mounting pressure from rivals.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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“Joins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joins. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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