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
Ben Wheeler
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Palace dropped from 12th to 15th, their joint worst placing since gaining promotion to the Premier League in 2013.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The team at Yelp noted that this Upper West Side joint is a favorite among New York’s soccer fans.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
Pam Kramer, chief executive officer of KC2026, said Tuesday that organizers and law enforcement agencies have conducted multiple training sessions in recent weeks, including joint exercises involving local safety and security personnel.
—Ben Wheeler
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Palace dropped from 12th to 15th, their joint worst placing since gaining promotion to the Premier League in 2013.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
Its knee joints deliver up to 120Nm of torque for stable locomotion, while each arm supports payloads of up to 3 kilograms for object handling and manipulation tasks.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The team at Yelp noted that this Upper West Side joint is a favorite among New York’s soccer fans.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joint
Adjective
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The New York Knicks held their collective breath during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night after All-Star guard Jalen Brunson suffered an injury scare against the San Antonio Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Cannes Film Festival is a collective celebration and must remain one.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The town sits at the base of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, and its location near the junction of France, Switzerland, and Italy makes day trips to other European countries a breeze.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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The ever-growing Grove just got a new restaurant at the junction of Grand Avenue and Main Highway.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 28,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Next week, vote counts will take place Tuesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 18.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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One Japanese city is taking no chances after a series of bear sightings this week, closing nearly 100 schools as officials scour the town, and as attacks take place elsewhere in the country.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Mike Braun opened the Speedway Slammer at an Indiana prison, Jim Pillen opened the Cornhusker Clink at a Nebraska work camp, and Jeff Landry opened the Louisiana Lockup in a disused wing of Angola penitentiary.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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This includes providing the Colombian military more leeway in the field, signing a new security agreement with Washington and building 10 mega-prisons that mimic Bukele’s network of penitentiaries in El Salvador.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Plastic pollution can feel overwhelming — more than 8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year — but stories rooted in collaborative community work can spark hope.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Like many of the ceremony’s honorees, Miller drew attention to the collaborative nature of filmmaking and thanked partners like editor David Bartner, Apple TV, and producers Damon Cardasis and Cindy Tolan.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
Noun
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As the family entered the intersection, Erickson drove by them and avoided a collision.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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According to a motor vehicle crash report and Gwinnett Police dashcam footage obtained by USA TODAY, two vehicles collided at the intersection of Buford Drive NE and Russell Road NE in Lawrenceville on May 23.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Among the most renowned establishments is Salon Corona, a restaurant and brewery in Mexico City’s historic center.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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From the start of his campaign, Pratt has positioned himself as an outsider candidate challenging city hall and establishment politicians.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Abdulrahman Oriyomi, 25, was charged with felony impairing or interrupting operation of a critical infrastructure facility last week and was booked into jail in Harris County, Texas, on Friday, according to court records.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Panahi was released from his latest stint in jail in February 2023 after going on hunger strike.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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“Joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joint. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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