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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Noun
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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 -
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
Noun
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Singapore’s Land Transport Authority reports that the system cut average travel times by 30% and reduced congestion at major intersections by 15%.—
Chase Garbarino,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Multiple intersections will be expanded and enhanced, chief among them being the one at Naperville Road and Diehl Road, which is to be widened and resurfaced, Travia said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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So no more do-overs or messy entry points, making for easy joins and neat work.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
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Last Flight Out joins previously announced Five Secrets, a spec Apple preemptively purchased before Chernin could take it to market.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Once known mainly for its hearty country trattorias and beachside seafood joints, Calabria is also now a fine-dining destination, with a scatter of Michelin stars.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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Extra servos in the shoulders let the arms swing widely, while the leg joints allow crouching and shifting positions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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“Jointures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointures. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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