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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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
Next, stop at 1701 Barbecue, which helped kick off a new generation of Beaumont joints in 2020 with Central Texas-style ‘cue inflected with Cajun and Creole influences.
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J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 2 May 2026
But the real draw of El Camino Real is the sheer density of Korean BBQ joints, Indian restaurants, Vietnamese spots, Japanese eateries, and Middle Eastern counters packed along the road.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
That hybrid design also reduces wear on joints and improves energy efficiency over long distances.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Last year, Unitree also unveiled the R1, a humanoid robot with 26 joints, at just 39,999 yuan (about US $5,900).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
The most popular joints — Arthur Bryant’s, Gates Bar-B-Q, Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue, Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que and LC’s — are a solid start.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Engineers hired by the association reported concrete defects, a drooping balcony, loose fire sprinkler joints causing leaks, and corrosion and cracks in the seawall.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 1 May 2026
By looking at the topology of these aspects, the researchers classified three-revolute robots (those with three joints) into six categories.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
The height of three bricks plus three mortar joints equals 8 inches.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 2 May 2026
But the real draw of El Camino Real is the sheer density of Korean BBQ joints, Indian restaurants, Vietnamese spots, Japanese eateries, and Middle Eastern counters packed along the road.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
That hybrid design also reduces wear on joints and improves energy efficiency over long distances.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Last year, Unitree also unveiled the R1, a humanoid robot with 26 joints, at just 39,999 yuan (about US $5,900).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
The most popular joints — Arthur Bryant’s, Gates Bar-B-Q, Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue, Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que and LC’s — are a solid start.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Engineers hired by the association reported concrete defects, a drooping balcony, loose fire sprinkler joints causing leaks, and corrosion and cracks in the seawall.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 1 May 2026
By looking at the topology of these aspects, the researchers classified three-revolute robots (those with three joints) into six categories.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
The height of three bricks plus three mortar joints equals 8 inches.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 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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These tiny pots can be found on plants, rocks, pieces of wood and other places.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Other cruise lines are altering itineraries to route around places affected by the temporary prohibition.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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In recent years, California has closed five prisons, with another potentially coming.—
Sarah Anderson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Over time, federal prosecutors say, several of these groups operating in the prisons evolved into violent criminal organizations such as Los Tiburones and Ñetas, with memberships in the thousands.—
Raquel Rutledge,
ProPublica,
5 May 2026
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And cyclists, bus drivers, walkers and the motoring public need to have a head on a swivel paired with the calmness of a snail around such intersections — a lot could be going on.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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The Miami Springs City Council approved a red-light camera expansion at one of its busiest intersections near Miami International Airport.—
Theo Karantsalis,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The examples include two auto body repair and used car facilities directly across the street.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Diamond Recovery Group, a national network of drug and alcohol rehabilitation and mental health treatment facilities, continues to distinguish itself by earning and maintaining the highest level of accreditation in the industry.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 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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Five Plano food establishments recorded low scores and roaches were found at five others in the latest round of city health inspections, according to the inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 May 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.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The field office constantly coördinated with local social-services agencies, hospitals, funeral homes, jails.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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It was not considered controversial when the Obama administration placed immigration enforcement officials in county jails to coordinate the removal of individuals convicted of serious crimes, so that same level of cooperation should not be controversial today.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Joints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joints. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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