as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a joint effort by residents of the neighborhood to help reduce crime
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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
the leak was found at a joint in the pipe
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as in penitentiary
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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 joint
Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
Exercise is essential to prevent obesity, joint problems and behavioral issues, although too much exercise can pose the risk of injury.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 28 Dec. 2024
The couple pointed to Big Chicken, a casual chicken joint from the line’s Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal, as an example.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The team is a joint effort between federal, Arizonan and New Mexican resources to help battle wildfires, according to the team's website.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
Exercise is essential to prevent obesity, joint problems and behavioral issues, although too much exercise can pose the risk of injury.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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Food: From hot dogs served with oysters and doughnuts to a hot dog joint inside a Walmart, the iconic, handheld food is having a moment in Louisville.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 28 Dec. 2024
The couple pointed to Big Chicken, a casual chicken joint from the line’s Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal, as an example.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The nine-man collective features rappers Big Kahuna OG, Henny L.O., and rapper-producer Fly Anakin, as well as fellow producers Ohbliv, Graymatter, Foisey, Sycho Sid, Ewonee, and Unlucky Bastards.Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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Imagine the power of a team where every member invests their energy in ways that advance both personal fulfillment and collective goals.Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The crash occurred at 10:34 p.m. on High Ridge Road near the junction with Cedarwood Drive, according to Sgt.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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The crash, just north of the Interstate 380 junction, blocked all lanes.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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New York City, like Ohio and Philadelphia, is another place that was slammed early by fentanyl.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Though Bobbi Brown’s Long-Wear Cream Shadow Stick collection features a large, 29-count shade range, each color in its lineup has a place in just about anyone’s makeup routine.Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Kingstown follows the powerful family in a fictional Michigan town: Kingstown, Michigan, a city whose main industry is nine penitentiaries.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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The staff at Lee penitentiary is 98% White, according to the bureau, and multiple people said that guards seemed to be especially hostile to Black prisoners — who make up 62% of the prison's population.Christie Thompson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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In addition, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District has been an ongoing problem for the city, particularly the notorious intersection of 12th Ave.Richard Harrold, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
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Chadd Scott has been covering the intersection of art and travel at Forbes.com since 2018.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The West Coast Fishing Club also hosts culinary events such as the Beef, Bourbon & Barbeque, along with the September Far Beyond culinary series, in partnership with Canada’s 100 Best, showcasing some of Canada’s most renowned dining establishments.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Baked goods Ackroyd's Bakery This 70-plus-year-old Redford establishment specializes in Scottish fare, including meats, savory meat pies and sweets.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Dec. 2024
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Juan Carlos Garcia has been booked into the Williamson County Jail with a $2 million bond, according to jail records.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Also, jail doesn’t mean that the taxes are forgiven.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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Residents unload yard waste Tuesday at the Fayetteville composting facility at 560 S. Happy Hollow Road.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Restaurants, cruise ships, healthcare facilities and schools are common transmission sites.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joint. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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