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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This causes the PPy and PSS to separate into tiny regions, creating thousands of junctions where electrons and ions interact.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Oct. 2025 -
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
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Snider navigates the complex intersections of addiction with class, sexuality, masculinity, and family bonds with skilled generosity in this powerful fourth collection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Featuring women at the intersections of gender, age, disability, and disease, Pinjar is a nuanced illustration of this.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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His only request was to taste the Carolinas and steer clear of Italian joints.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Nov. 2025
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By strengthening the muscles and protecting cartilage, these exercises can help reduce pain from overstressed, stiff joints.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Jointures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointures. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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