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as in adjoined
to be adjacent to
the condo complex joins the golf course
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as in entered
to become a member of
we're always looking for new people to join our book club
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as in combined
to come together to form a single unit
one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms join to make one water molecule
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as in collaborated
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
nations joining to bring aid to the earthquake-devastated region
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as in coupled
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
the plan is to join the various bike paths so that cyclists can travel from one end of the cape to the other
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Recent Examples of joined
Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
During the surgery following the colonoscopy, Shaknovsky did not perform a routine test, which would have ensured there were no leaks in a newly joined intestine, according to the complaint.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Then more joined, and soon full teams of girls were going up against the boys.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Bhusri founded Workday with best friend and mentor Dave Duffield in 2005 before the two joined forces as co-CEOs in 2009.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The spacious joined apartments became the childhood home of Prince William and Prince Harry, whose nursery spanned the top floor.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
From the pews, those gathered joined musicians, clapping and raising their hands in the air to begin the service.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
So Garcia re-joined in tricky circumstances, and with a lot of expectation on his shoulders.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
They will be joined by four at-large teams per region — based on FHSAA rankings.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The teams joined forces on the final part of the ascent, but when a savage storm struck on a section known as the Chandelle, the men became trapped on the pillar for four days and nights without food, shelter, or escape.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
For the first half of the North American leg, she’ll be joined by Wolf Alice, while Devon Again will take over during the second half.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
The backstory Three historic buildings were renovated and joined by a glass atrium in 2003 to form Aria.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
The clock, since the start of April, has been joined by dozens of banners, wraps and other signs.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
By 2024, Pascal had exited, Bateman joined the cast, and the creative direction shifted to an original concept.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
After several years in Admissions and Records, Meade joined SCC’s International Students Program, traveling to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for student recruitment.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The rising senior joined teammate Giacomo Sanfilippo, a linebacker, as the first three commitments from the Orlando area’s 2027 class.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
During the surgery following the colonoscopy, Shaknovsky did not perform a routine test, which would have ensured there were no leaks in a newly joined intestine, according to the complaint.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Then more joined, and soon full teams of girls were going up against the boys.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Bhusri founded Workday with best friend and mentor Dave Duffield in 2005 before the two joined forces as co-CEOs in 2009.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
The spacious joined apartments became the childhood home of Prince William and Prince Harry, whose nursery spanned the top floor.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
From the pews, those gathered joined musicians, clapping and raising their hands in the air to begin the service.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
So Garcia re-joined in tricky circumstances, and with a lot of expectation on his shoulders.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
In 1963, Jim Whittaker, joined by Sherpa mountaineer Nawang Gombu, became the first American to summit Mount Everest.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
They will be joined by four at-large teams per region — based on FHSAA rankings.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The teams joined forces on the final part of the ascent, but when a savage storm struck on a section known as the Chandelle, the men became trapped on the pillar for four days and nights without food, shelter, or escape.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
For the first half of the North American leg, she’ll be joined by Wolf Alice, while Devon Again will take over during the second half.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
The backstory Three historic buildings were renovated and joined by a glass atrium in 2003 to form Aria.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
The clock, since the start of April, has been joined by dozens of banners, wraps and other signs.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
By 2024, Pascal had exited, Bateman joined the cast, and the creative direction shifted to an original concept.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
After several years in Admissions and Records, Meade joined SCC’s International Students Program, traveling to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for student recruitment.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joined
Adjective
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Gukesh has a maturity that seems connected to his openness to instinctual play, and to his awareness of the depth and power of human feeling.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Leaving them connected increases the risk of further damage or a fire.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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The two beds can also be adjoined into a single double bed with an optional kit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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When first responders arrived, heavy smoke filled the air and flames were observed in the front corner window of the first floor of a 16-unit apartment building which is adjoined to two other apartment buildings.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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After initially being given three to four months to live, Sasse, 54, entered a clinical trial for a drug called daraxonrasib, an oral therapy (pill) that is designed to block the defective gene that triggers uncontrolled cellular growth.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mata was also concerned about how the data failed to display how INA staff works with the lowest English proficiency students in the district — specifically those who are unschooled, and oftentimes refugees who have just entered the country.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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That, combined with their late selections in each round, put them among the teams with the least overall capital in the league.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Jojo Marsh pitched the seventh to combined on the shutout.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Grennell also collaborated extensively with the late Heath Ledger across multiple projects, including The Dark Knight and Brokeback Mountain.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Astrophysicist at California Institute of Technology, collaborated with NASA.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Singles could meet someone witty, while those of you who are coupled spice things up with laughter and fun plans together.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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The show starts with 16 single contestants, where four are coupled up, and the rest are single.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Berman and Kessler maintain that Learfield, Playfly Sports, JMI Sports and various third-party brand sponsors don’t fit the definition of an associated entity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Most data can be accessed either by clicking on the appropriate circle or scrolling down the page to find the associated chart.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dhigurah, Maldives Nearly every beach in the Maldives is gorgeous, but Dhigurah Beach stands out with a sandbar flanked by calm, crystal-clear waters.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s what kept his head on straight in the trenches, even when his socks got bogged down with mud and soldiers flanked on either side of him caught shrapnel or pneumonia.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Joined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joined. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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