1
as in junctions
a place where two or more things are united
the leak was found at a joint in the pipe
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2
as in places
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business
let's go to the local burger joint
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as in prisons
slang
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
violate your probation and you'll be back in the joint in short order, loser
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Recent Examples of joints
By looking at the topology of these aspects, the researchers classified three-revolute robots (those with three joints) into six categories.
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
The height of three bricks plus three mortar joints equals 8 inches.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The vegan scene that took root in the Near Southside neighborhood in the early 2000s is thriving, but the city still serves up plenty of barbecue at traditional joints and an innovative new guard.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
To cater to them both, the ship is equally split between sports pubs and jazz bars, burger and pizza joints and Greek and Italian restaurants, casinos and theatres, etc.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Growing up, Curp wrestled with fatigue and aches, not only on her skin, but also in her joints.
—Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Balance and mobility exercises can improve coordination, keep your joints flexible, and reduce your risk of falls and injury.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Many people take cod liver oil to support the health of their bones and joints, heart, and eyes.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
Watermelon has a host of health benefits including protecting one's joints from inflammation, improving digestive conditions and being more rich in lycopene than any other fruit.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
The height of three bricks plus three mortar joints equals 8 inches.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The vegan scene that took root in the Near Southside neighborhood in the early 2000s is thriving, but the city still serves up plenty of barbecue at traditional joints and an innovative new guard.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
To cater to them both, the ship is equally split between sports pubs and jazz bars, burger and pizza joints and Greek and Italian restaurants, casinos and theatres, etc.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Growing up, Curp wrestled with fatigue and aches, not only on her skin, but also in her joints.
—Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Balance and mobility exercises can improve coordination, keep your joints flexible, and reduce your risk of falls and injury.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Many people take cod liver oil to support the health of their bones and joints, heart, and eyes.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
Watermelon has a host of health benefits including protecting one's joints from inflammation, improving digestive conditions and being more rich in lycopene than any other fruit.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joints
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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
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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
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Wolves, who immediately finished in the Europa League places in 2019 after a six-season spell away from the top flight, offer a more realistic target.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Mexican Mafia, described as the largest and most powerful gang operating from inside state prisons, controls gangs throughout Southern California.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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These journalists filled space with their reviews and a host of other stories related to theater including the work of theater productions in prisons, education, and other areas.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sports, gaming, music, fashion and entertainment are now interconnected layers of how people live, and brands that find the unexpected intersections between those worlds are the ones breaking through.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The speed limit is 45 mph, 35 mph near the school, and there are no crosswalks besides at major intersections.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Your fellow guests are likely to be a mix of local staycationing families on weekends and holidays, and those traveling on business or attending events during the week in the hotel’s conference facilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Julie Pearson Clark, a Marietta resident, said the idea of converting warehouses into detention facilities raises serious questions.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Behind bars in state penitentiaries in Gatesville and Marlin, Mejia felt forgotten.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The wave of prison violence is happening despite the deployment of military and police forces in several penitentiaries.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
8 Dec. 2025
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The bills come on the heels of legislation passed last year that sought to limit immigration enforcement at health care facilities, including by prohibiting medical establishments from allowing federal agents without a valid search warrant or court order into private areas.—
Claudia Boyd Barrett,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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For decades, the Orange County branch of the Mexican Mafia was led by Peter Ojeda, a longtime Santa Ana gang chieftain who maintained control over the local streets and jails even after a federal racketeering conviction in 2006 left him in a prison cell three time zones away.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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He has been held in jails in New York and Los Angeles, and for a time in New York state prison, since his first conviction in 2020.—
Karla Cote,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Joints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joints. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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