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adjective

Definition of jointnext
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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noun

ˈjȯint How to pronounce joint (audio)
1
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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2
as in place
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business let's go to the local burger joint

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3
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
Adjective
The scans also spot fatty liver, gallstones and kidney cysts, brain conditions such as stroke or excess fluid, and musculoskeletal issues like disc disease or joint problems. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 Despite just turning 14, Rocky appeared almost the same height as his mother in the rare joint photo. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
Jump to recipe Game Day Brisket Sliders transform barbecue-joint brisket into a hearty, handheld snack. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 This Santa Monica joint used to be a tony French restaurant, but recently reinvented itself as more of a casual spot to hang. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for joint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joint
  1. collective
  2. junction
  3. place
  4. penitentiary
  5. collaborative
  6. intersection
  7. establishment
  8. jail
Adjective
  • Russian hybrid attacks are different from a traditional armed attack, but the alliance could theoretically trigger the collective defense clause in those cases.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The set-closer peaked with Campbell and Tench trading solos in an extended jam, only further whetting the crowd’s collective appetite for more and closing the case for a tour.
    — Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of collective
Noun
  • The other thing is that the junction between segments can be a distinct environment, one where cells are exposed to influences from both of the neighboring identities.
    — JOHN TIMMER, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026
  • According to the recent study, a Phoenix-area junction ranked among the intersections motorcyclists identified as the most feared in the United States.
    — Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of junction
Noun
  • There will be recruiting battles and NIL headaches and portal defections and angry message boards and all the other insanity that comes with coaching at a place where fans consider 9-3 an average record rather than an accomplishment.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • There are some places in the world that don’t know Tim in the same way people do here — same with Hallmark and Chef Boyardee.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • LeJames Norman, 40, was put to death by lethal injection Wednesday at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Still, even on video, Davis doesn’t appear wracked with guilt or anguish about the possibility of spending the rest of his life in the Nevada penitentiary system.
    — Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of penitentiary
Adjective
  • Behavioral assessments help reveal how individual traits — such as whether a person is more introverted or extroverted, decisive or collaborative — align with other team members.
    — Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Leigh went on to explain that the collaborative nature of filmmaking separates it from other art forms, as great films inherently have to result from lots of people working together.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of collaborative
Noun
  • Kamas, Utah, a small community of about 2,100 residents at the scenic intersection of the Wasatch Range and Uinta Mountains, has long been shaped by cattle ranching and the lumber industry.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
  • According to Theresa Vink, assistant city engineer, these kinds of intersections can handle a higher volume of left turns better than the current intersection.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of intersection
Noun
  • For decades, Sarah’s lifestyle was intertwined with Andrew’s circumstances and, by extension, with the extraordinary privileges and security that came from remaining close to the royal establishment.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Some progressives saw the former prosecutor as part of a criminal justice establishment that disproportionately imprisons Black men.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of establishment
Noun
  • When the boss returns to the office vowing to send them all to jail, he is stunned to see the women have introduced job-sharing, flexible hours, and on-site child care.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • He was booked into the Saline County jail and released Tuesday afternoon on a $70,000 bond, according to the jail's online inmate roster.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joint. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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