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as in adjoins
to be adjacent to
the condo complex joins the golf course
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as in enters
to become a member of
we're always looking for new people to join our book club
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as in combines
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 collaborates
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 connects
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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as in junctions
a place where two or more things are united
a small crack in the chalice at the join of the stem and the bowl
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Recent Examples of joins
The Editors, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
With the law’s signage, the bald eagle joins the same ranks as the bison, which became the national mammal in 2016, and the oak, which has been the national tree since 2004.
—Sara Ruberg, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Pizza Ranch joins other new businesses at the business park, including Polyak Trucking & Polyak Logistics, Attitude Dance Company and Kwik Trip.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Nathalie Chavez, right, joins a line of volunteers filling water vials, some of the nearly quarter of a million needed for flowers at Rosemont Pavilion, where employees and volunteers at Artistic Entertainment Services get floats ready for the Rose Parade.
—Brian Van Der Brug, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Season 1 of the South Korean survival thriller followed Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), a divorced father and gambling addict who joins the Squid Game in hopes of earning enough prize money to pay off his debts and support his family.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
In receiving the award, which was just announced on December 19, 2024, Rolston joins other ArtCenter alumni lifetime achievement winners including Hiroshi Sugimoto, Doug Aitken, and Lee Friedlander.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
What To Know Williamson joins a long list of candidates running to be DNC chair as Jaime Harrison is not seeking reelection.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Chin joins a cohort of recipients including Issey Miyake, Robert Rauschenberg, Leon Golub and Nancy Spero, Krzysztof Wodiczko, Daniel Libeskind, Shirin Neshat, Cai Guo Qiang, Yoko Ono, Doris Salcedo, Mona Hatoum, and Alfredo Jaar.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 Dec. 2024
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On Washington Week With The Atlantic, George Packer joins Jeffrey Goldberg to discuss his recent reporting on the Democratic Party’s illusions and the future of American politics.
—The Editors, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
With the law’s signage, the bald eagle joins the same ranks as the bison, which became the national mammal in 2016, and the oak, which has been the national tree since 2004.
—Sara Ruberg, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Pizza Ranch joins other new businesses at the business park, including Polyak Trucking & Polyak Logistics, Attitude Dance Company and Kwik Trip.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Nathalie Chavez, right, joins a line of volunteers filling water vials, some of the nearly quarter of a million needed for flowers at Rosemont Pavilion, where employees and volunteers at Artistic Entertainment Services get floats ready for the Rose Parade.
—Brian Van Der Brug, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Season 1 of the South Korean survival thriller followed Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), a divorced father and gambling addict who joins the Squid Game in hopes of earning enough prize money to pay off his debts and support his family.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
In receiving the award, which was just announced on December 19, 2024, Rolston joins other ArtCenter alumni lifetime achievement winners including Hiroshi Sugimoto, Doug Aitken, and Lee Friedlander.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
What To Know Williamson joins a long list of candidates running to be DNC chair as Jaime Harrison is not seeking reelection.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Chin joins a cohort of recipients including Issey Miyake, Robert Rauschenberg, Leon Golub and Nancy Spero, Krzysztof Wodiczko, Daniel Libeskind, Shirin Neshat, Cai Guo Qiang, Yoko Ono, Doris Salcedo, Mona Hatoum, and Alfredo Jaar.
—News Desk, Artforum, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joins
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As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, a powerful shift really begins to unfold for you on January 11, when the North Node of Destiny officially enters Pisces, driving you toward personal growth and positive relationship developments.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
23 Dec. 2024
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The actress often collaborates with stylist Danielle Goldberg.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
18 Dec. 2024
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Earth collaborates with a diverse network of organizations, each specializing in different aspects of climate resilience.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.—
Jenna Guarneri,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Dec. 2024
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The graphics projection equates to 77-inches of screen and integrates eye-tracking technology to keep icons in the driver's field of view.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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According to the description, the trailer integrates various techniques, including special effects, sound design, AI technologies and movie analytics, to deliver a professional-quality product.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Officials are evaluating the possibility of raising the time pedestrians have to cross intersections and installing one to two new signals at points with heavy pedestrian traffic.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Dec. 2024
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Her research examines the intersections of gender, politics, and culture, and her forthcoming book recounts the history of the American men’s rights movement.—
Theresa Iker / Made by History,
TIME,
12 Dec. 2024
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Fencing is installed around a perimeter that goes beyond the office buildings on both sides of the Capitol, and there's an inner perimeter that surrounds the immediate Capitol complex.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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What To Do Outdoors Jump in the Lake Lake Lanier spans 38,000 acres and surrounds three sides of the city.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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Breaking down silos unites diverse expertise, fostering faster problem-solving and greater alignment.—
Azra Nurkic,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Joins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joins. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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