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

Set in post-Civil War America, former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon (Anson Mount) joins the lawless traveling town ‘Hell on Wheels,’ which follows the construction of the first-ever transcontinental railroad. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

The new Explorer joins the F-150, Super Duty, Expedition and Maverick, offering Tremor additions. — James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

Everyone who buys the Standard Edition joins the same live game with everything new this year. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Zendaya joins The Odyssey in the role of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicraft, who serves as a guardian over Odysseus on his journey. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Rebecca Lowe joins Dan Patrick to discuss some of the top storylines around the World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo's poor play to start, the United States' potential and more. — Monica Alba, NBC news, 24 June 2026

Alagiri joins from Picturestart, the award-winning media company founded by The Arena’s Feig. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 June 2026

Coincidentally, Leenknegt joins Balenciaga amid activations related to the launch of Balenciaga’s Techwear line, part of the pre-fall 2026 collection by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 June 2026

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office now joins agencies including the New York and Los Angeles police departments in using a robotic dog. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 24 June 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