1
as in junctions
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 places
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 prisons
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 joints
Watermelon has a host of health benefits including protecting one's joints from inflammation, improving digestive conditions and being more rich in lycopene than any other fruit.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Poor Posture Poor posture, like slouching or hunching over a desk, puts constant stress on your muscles and joints.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Sitting for extended periods, staying in the same position during sleep, or otherwise not moving much can reduce levels of synovial fluid, the gel-like substance that lubricates joints.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Those interested in sampling local cuisine will be delighted by the varied dining options, including down-home barbecue joints, classic diners, and an ever-growing selection of spots featuring global cuisines.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Matt Floca, the performing arts institution’s new president, is leading a series of tours this month that show water damage and intrusion to expansion joints, marble slabs and exterior pavers.
—Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Injections of local anesthetics, such as Lidocaine, into the muscles or joints can reduce irritation, muscle spasms and abnormal nerve activities that result in pain.
—Dr. Patricia Richard, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Matt Floca, the performing arts institution’s new executive director and chief operating officer, is leading a series of tours this month that show water damage and intrusion to expansion joints, marble slabs and exterior pavers.
—Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Matt Floca, the performing arts institution's new president, is leading a series of tours this month that show water damage and intrusion to expansion joints, marble slabs and exterior pavers.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Poor Posture Poor posture, like slouching or hunching over a desk, puts constant stress on your muscles and joints.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Sitting for extended periods, staying in the same position during sleep, or otherwise not moving much can reduce levels of synovial fluid, the gel-like substance that lubricates joints.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Those interested in sampling local cuisine will be delighted by the varied dining options, including down-home barbecue joints, classic diners, and an ever-growing selection of spots featuring global cuisines.
—Ellie Nan Storck, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Matt Floca, the performing arts institution’s new president, is leading a series of tours this month that show water damage and intrusion to expansion joints, marble slabs and exterior pavers.
—Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Injections of local anesthetics, such as Lidocaine, into the muscles or joints can reduce irritation, muscle spasms and abnormal nerve activities that result in pain.
—Dr. Patricia Richard, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Matt Floca, the performing arts institution’s new executive director and chief operating officer, is leading a series of tours this month that show water damage and intrusion to expansion joints, marble slabs and exterior pavers.
—Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Matt Floca, the performing arts institution's new president, is leading a series of tours this month that show water damage and intrusion to expansion joints, marble slabs and exterior pavers.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joints
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Wolves, who immediately finished in the Europa League places in 2019 after a six-season spell away from the top flight, offer a more realistic target.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Mexican Mafia, described as the largest and most powerful gang operating from inside state prisons, controls gangs throughout Southern California.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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These journalists filled space with their reviews and a host of other stories related to theater including the work of theater productions in prisons, education, and other areas.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sports, gaming, music, fashion and entertainment are now interconnected layers of how people live, and brands that find the unexpected intersections between those worlds are the ones breaking through.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The speed limit is 45 mph, 35 mph near the school, and there are no crosswalks besides at major intersections.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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This general view shows oil tanks and facilities at Yeosu National Industrial Complex, the largest petrochemical industrial complex in South Korea, in Yeosu on April 7, 2026.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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In reality, its attacks killed civilians and damaged airports, power facilities, and water supplies across the Gulf.—
Nawaf M. Al-Thani,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Behind bars in state penitentiaries in Gatesville and Marlin, Mejia felt forgotten.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The wave of prison violence is happening despite the deployment of military and police forces in several penitentiaries.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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Many establishments have already opened up their patios with the weather warming up.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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For decades, the Orange County branch of the Mexican Mafia was led by Peter Ojeda, a longtime Santa Ana gang chieftain who maintained control over the local streets and jails even after a federal racketeering conviction in 2006 left him in a prison cell three time zones away.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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He has been held in jails in New York and Los Angeles, and for a time in New York state prison, since his first conviction in 2020.—
Karla Cote,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Joints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joints. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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