joining 1 of 3

joining

2 of 3

noun

joining

3 of 3

verb

present participle of join
1
2
3
4
5

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of joining
Noun
The Performances Continued Into the Lobby One of many standout collaborations of the night was the joining of Arcade Fire, St. Vincent, David Byrne and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025 Sasaki’s joining of the Dodgers was arguably the offseason’s biggest move, but Snell jumping from San Francisco to Los Angeles appears to have struck a bigger never among Giants fans. Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
Starbucks workers on Mass Ave walked off the job Tuesday, joining an increasing number of unionized baristas across the country who are going on strike in a labor dispute with the Seattle coffee behemoth. Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024 For those with older children, consider joining a glass-making class at a workshop like Ferro Toso. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for joining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joining
Adjective
  • Ramos hit that pitch the other way and into the second row of seats adjacent to the visitors bullpen in right field for a two-run home run.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The town purchased the lot adjacent to the town hall in 2000.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But the junction serves a practical purpose: a pit stop for hundreds of drivers a day, many from South Florida.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
  • On Tuesday, contracts were awarded for the grading of Highway 13 between Jordan and New Prague, and for the new bridge in Jordan at the junction of highways 5 and 13.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Friction should act as a safeguard, especially when choices have long-term implications, such as entering into debt, making a large investment, or choosing financial protection products.
    Alex Kreger, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Rockets are entering one of the trickiest parts of any rebuild.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The two are also not ruling out collaborating with Dream in the future.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • One standout moment was collaborating with Kyle De Volle — Rita Ora’s stylist — together with Ora starring in the campaigne, which propelled Charlotte Simone, both as a brand and as an independent designer, into a new stratosphere.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
  • But Aaron Rodgers connecting on yet another Hail Mary was undoubtedly one of them.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • As an add-on, guests can escape the hustle and bustle of sailing among thousands to a relaxed atmosphere for decompressing before rejoining their families for more adventures.
    Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
  • And like the person who keeps rejoining the gym, companies must continuously recommit to data health.
    Sarah Elk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Its purpose is to replicate the physics of a star by fusing the nuclei of atoms, thereby generating limitless fusion energy.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Fusion, the process of fusing atomic nuclei to release vast amounts of energy, is the same reaction that powers stars like our Sun.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • His professional trajectory exemplifies a holistic approach to service, integrating military experience, business strategy, and humanitarian principles.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Denver’s below-average offense (22nd in total yards per game) is integrating new pieces during the final weeks in the hopes of becoming more dynamic.
    Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Joining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joining. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on joining

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!