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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
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Chang becomes the fourth Southern California volleyball player accepted to MIT and joins three others from Redondo Union as Chatsworth pursues another playoff championship.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Battle joins a growing community of Blumey Awards alums who have gone on to careers on Broadway and beyond.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Alagappan joins the senior-focused, prepaid mobile wireless provider after serving as CTO at software-as-a-service provider Circles.
—John Kell, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Dern joins the rest of the cast for the new installment, which includes Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Dylan Ennis, Corentin Fila, Ari Graynor, Marissa Long, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina, AJ Michalka, Kumail Nanjiani and Nadia Tereszkiewicz.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Dern joins Alexander Ludwig, AJ Michalka, Max Greenfield and Kumail Nanjiani in the cast.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Britain joins a small but growing group of countries pursuing generational smoking bans, including New Zealand, which previously advanced similar legislation before reconsidering aspects of the policy.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Reid joins earlier announced honorees Andrea Martin, Malin Akerman and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 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
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
Chang becomes the fourth Southern California volleyball player accepted to MIT and joins three others from Redondo Union as Chatsworth pursues another playoff championship.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Battle joins a growing community of Blumey Awards alums who have gone on to careers on Broadway and beyond.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Alagappan joins the senior-focused, prepaid mobile wireless provider after serving as CTO at software-as-a-service provider Circles.
—John Kell, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Dern joins the rest of the cast for the new installment, which includes Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Dylan Ennis, Corentin Fila, Ari Graynor, Marissa Long, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina, AJ Michalka, Kumail Nanjiani and Nadia Tereszkiewicz.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Dern joins Alexander Ludwig, AJ Michalka, Max Greenfield and Kumail Nanjiani in the cast.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Britain joins a small but growing group of countries pursuing generational smoking bans, including New Zealand, which previously advanced similar legislation before reconsidering aspects of the policy.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Reid joins earlier announced honorees Andrea Martin, Malin Akerman and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joins
Verb
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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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The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Providence and Lincoln-Way West move up, while Sandburg enters topsy-turvy rankings.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The replay shows the puck enters the goal just below the crossbar and caroms off the frame at the back of the net.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Castmembers Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie took the stage at CCXP Mexico City to tease their project that combines comedy with sci-fi and is set to begin streaming on HBO Max in July.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Normandie combines gyudon with a classic French dip.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Keep in mind that Broadcom collaborates with Google on these TPUs.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Above all, in targeting their next GM to work with head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings are hoping to establish an infrastructure that collaborates as much in practice as in theory.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Every room connects to the outdoor wraparound patio.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The real luxury here is how effortlessly the hotel connects you to the best of Santa Barbara.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 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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Legal work that touches immigration status or physical injury can bring fear to the surface again and again.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City-area Representatives Sam Graves, who represents a swath of northern Missouri, and Mark Alford, whose district touches the metro and central Missouri, similarly both made statements about the attack.—
Jack Harvel
April 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eventually, Agnes rejoins her dad, and Garth drives them both home.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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If someone steps out for a restroom break or rejoins the group due to a medical need, most guests understand.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Joins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joins. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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