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
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Little Dragon is one of four Film4 shorts at the LFF and was supported and funded by Future Takes, a joint initiative from the BFI and Channel 4’s Film4, whose creative and production executives support each film through its entire lifecycle.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
At classic meze joints, they’re often displayed on a tray among the day’s specials, lowered gracefully to your table by the server.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease causing pain, swelling and stiffness in the knees that worsens over time.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Little Dragon is one of four Film4 shorts at the LFF and was supported and funded by Future Takes, a joint initiative from the BFI and Channel 4’s Film4, whose creative and production executives support each film through its entire lifecycle.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Fold it halfway to add extra cushioning for your joints during exercises that engage your knees and elbows, or fold it up completely to create support for incline and decline moves.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
At classic meze joints, they’re often displayed on a tray among the day’s specials, lowered gracefully to your table by the server.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
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The CtrlMovie system, developed by Kino Industries since its 2018 founding, enables collective audience decision-making that branches narratives seamlessly during screenings, with each show producing a unique experience based on viewer input.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The most sacred symbol in Asante culture remains the Golden Stool, which according to lore was conjured down from the heavens and symbolizes not only royal authority but also the people’s collective soul.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Canal supporters identified the break in the Appalachian Mountains at the junction of the Mohawk River and the Hudson as a propitious place to dig a channel to Lake Erie.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Crossing a saddle into Sterling Canyon, the trail ends at the junction with Vultee Arch Trail.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Trump also revoked Bolton's security detail, which was in place because of threats from Iran.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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How does a company become—and stay—a great place to work?—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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If found guilty of a level 5 felony, Sanchez could be imprisoned anywhere from one to six years at an Indiana penitentiary and fined up to $10,000, according to the Indiana Code.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
12 Oct. 2025
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And Jack Henry Abbott, everyone was getting into his corner and trying to promote the idea that his art was reason enough for him to be released from the penitentiary.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Engaging in cross-sector dialogue and participating in industry groups can further enhance awareness of sector-specific risks and foster a more informed, collaborative approach to business planning.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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In our studies, people who engaged in collaborative riffing with new acquaintances felt significantly closer and more connected.—
Maya Rossignac-Milon
Erica Boothby,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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On the intersection corner where crowds were dense, Tom Angelo, 64, played his red accordion as a background track to the chaotic protest.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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According to Reuters, 58 reports describe Teslas blowing through red lights, drifting into the wrong lanes and even crashing at intersections.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Keeping tradition alive One Charlotte establishment keeping the tradition of giving out matchbooks alive is Eighty Eights, a jazz joint in NoDa best known for its coffee, craft cocktails and live music.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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Expect crowds to flock to the beloved establishment, which over the years has hosted many famous folks like James Brown, Alan Jackson, the late President Jimmy Carter, and the late Congressman John Lewis.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The man was released from jail a few days after his arrest on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond while his case is pending, court records show.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Epstein was found dead in his New York jail cell weeks after his 2019 arrest.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joint. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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