as in junctions
a place where two or more things are united
every jointure in the roof of the harbor tunnel shows signs of leakage
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Surprisingly, cognitive decline in healthy aging isn't as simple as neurons dying, but rather neurons losing their spark at the synapse, the tiny junctions where signals leap from cell to cell.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025 -
Four rotors, mounted at wing junctions, provide lift for vertical flight and stability during transition.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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Combs' case was particularly challenging, wading into the murky intersections of consent and coercion, celebrity, complex workplace dynamics and the myriad ways that people cope with trauma.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some sprawl out behind elaborate ceremonial gates, while others quietly integrate with the urban fabric; some are significantly pedestrianized, while others center on major intersections.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Family-owned since 1946, this establishment recently earned a spot on Southern Living's list of must-visit Carolina barbecue joins.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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There, mechanics repaired small gaps at the fuselage joins of 122 planes.—
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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Other Henry joints also bound for the screen?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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Water regulates body temperature and lubricates your joints.—
Rebecca Valdez,
Verywell Health,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Jointures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointures. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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