as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a joint effort by residents of the neighborhood to help reduce crime
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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
the leak was found at a joint in the pipe
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as in penitentiary
slang
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
violate your probation and you'll be back in the joint in short order, loser
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Recent Examples of joint
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Mark died in 2014 at age 62, and the King and Queen continue his mission by serving as the organization's joint royal patrons.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 15 May 2025
Sarah Bradley, Health, 11 May 2025
The residence was also among Wright’s first to include corner windows, in which the glass meets at the corner, creating a nearly invisible joint.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
The Estonian Navy verified the vessel's documents and legal status and initiated a joint operation with the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board, and other national entities, the statement said.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Mark died in 2014 at age 62, and the King and Queen continue his mission by serving as the organization's joint royal patrons.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
Knee injuries and overuse can cause problems with specific muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments at the back of the knee.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 11 May 2025
The residence was also among Wright’s first to include corner windows, in which the glass meets at the corner, creating a nearly invisible joint.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joint
Adjective
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The Duke's participation underscored the urgency of the conservation challenges facing the continent and the need for collective action.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Chelsea’s latest title has been a collective achievement, largely about being harmonious and disciplined, whereas their previous ones tended to have an obvious star: Bethany England, or Fran Kirby, or Sam Kerr, or Guro Reiten.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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For a different perspective on the prairie, head to the reserve’s PN Unit at the junction of the Missouri and Judith Rivers, which features the steeper topography of the Missouri Breaks and a more forested vibe.—
Adam Roy,
Outside Online,
24 Apr. 2025
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The stakes of the story become ever more human-on-human, with zombies largely relegated to one epic battle that sits at the cinematic junction of western, medieval and samurai.—
Mike Hale,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Flood warnings and advisories are also in place along full streams and rivers after heavy rains in April and early May in states including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Jansen would undoubtedly like to retire in third place.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Stroud was one of several notorious men who have called the Leavenworth penitentiary home.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2025
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Although best known for its 29 years as a federal penitentiary, the island of Alcatraz was also a military fort, used by the army during the Civil War to protect San Francisco from Confederate raiders.—
Louise McLoughlin,
CNN Money,
5 May 2025
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The coach’s family has lived at the intersection for more than 50 years, relatives said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2025
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Related Stories Mother and Father of 5 Killed in 7-Car Crash in Chicago Sheriff’s Deputy Killed After His Vehicle Splits in Half During Stolen Car Chase The crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. 40 and Ronald Reagan Parkway, the outlet reported.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Red Rock Grill at Zion Canyon Lodge While the Springdale establishments get more inventive with their fare, the Red Rock Grill at Zion Canyon Lodge is convenient for those staying at the lodge or those who want to grab lunch or dinner in between adventures.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, county spokesperson Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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Seven inmates are still at large on May 19 after escaping from a New Orleans jail through a hole behind a toilet.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Boyd and Price were also in jail on serious charges.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Duffy said decisions by the Biden administration to move some of Newark's air traffic control from a facility on Long Island to one in Philadelphia, without ensuring the telecommunication equipment feeding the controller's monitors, is partly to blame for the issues.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The plan also calls for a brand-new training facility and for the department to hire more firefighters.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2025
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“Joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joint. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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