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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Manually override the system when approaching intersections, crosswalks or railroad tracks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Lincoln Street at 14th Avenue remained closed, but other intersections along Colfax Avenue and Broadway had reopened.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
18 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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The claim Collagen supplements can promote healthier skin, hair and nails, and stronger joints.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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Close off entry points by sealing cracks, crevices, and joints in any exterior wood, especially close to the ground.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Jointures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointures. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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