as in together
in or by combined action or effort
we always purchase our mother's birthday present jointly
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Recent Examples of jointly
Last October, Russia and China signed another far-reaching agreement to jointly develop the Arctic passage that China calls the Polar Silk Road.
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Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
That effort smashed the old record of four awards in one night, held jointly by Harry Styles (2023), Adele (2016) and Blur (1995).
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s also jointly ended their partnership in July 2025 after finding the venture financially unsustainable, leading to over $50 million in charges for the doughnut company.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
For 2026, the standard deduction is $32,200 for those who are married filing jointly.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Single filers received $250; heads of households, $375; and couples filing jointly, $500.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Wang said Beijing and Ottawa should jointly play a constructive role in a settlement.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, Brazil and Mexico agreed to jointly explore deepwater sites in the Gulf of Mexico, though any potential crude output could take years to materialize.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.
—Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
That effort smashed the old record of four awards in one night, held jointly by Harry Styles (2023), Adele (2016) and Blur (1995).
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s also jointly ended their partnership in July 2025 after finding the venture financially unsustainable, leading to over $50 million in charges for the doughnut company.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
For 2026, the standard deduction is $32,200 for those who are married filing jointly.
—Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Single filers received $250; heads of households, $375; and couples filing jointly, $500.
—Willie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Wang said Beijing and Ottawa should jointly play a constructive role in a settlement.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, Brazil and Mexico agreed to jointly explore deepwater sites in the Gulf of Mexico, though any potential crude output could take years to materialize.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jointly
together
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This guest space is perfect for two couples traveling together or a family with older children who can (and let’s face it, would prefer) to be on their own a bit and have a little privacy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Randolph and Sullivan had worked together in earlier assignments.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 27,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Jointly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointly. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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