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
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 joint
Ben Wheeler
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Palace dropped from 12th to 15th, their joint worst placing since gaining promotion to the Premier League in 2013.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The team at Yelp noted that this Upper West Side joint is a favorite among New York’s soccer fans.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
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Adjective
Pam Kramer, chief executive officer of KC2026, said Tuesday that organizers and law enforcement agencies have conducted multiple training sessions in recent weeks, including joint exercises involving local safety and security personnel.
—Ben Wheeler
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Palace dropped from 12th to 15th, their joint worst placing since gaining promotion to the Premier League in 2013.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Noun
Its knee joints deliver up to 120Nm of torque for stable locomotion, while each arm supports payloads of up to 3 kilograms for object handling and manipulation tasks.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
The team at Yelp noted that this Upper West Side joint is a favorite among New York’s soccer fans.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joint
Adjective
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The New York Knicks held their collective breath during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night after All-Star guard Jalen Brunson suffered an injury scare against the San Antonio Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The Cannes Film Festival is a collective celebration and must remain one.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The ever-growing Grove just got a new restaurant at the junction of Grand Avenue and Main Highway.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 28,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Beyond Akkermansia muciniphila, Pendulum's products feature Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium beijerinckii, both butyrate-producing strains that fuel colon cells, support tight junctions in the gut lining, and stimulate GLP-1 production.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Now, events take place in big cities, suburbs and small towns around the world.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Under protocols established to monitor their health and protect the community, a quarantine order is in place.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Mike Braun opened the Speedway Slammer at an Indiana prison, Jim Pillen opened the Cornhusker Clink at a Nebraska work camp, and Jeff Landry opened the Louisiana Lockup in a disused wing of Angola penitentiary.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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This includes providing the Colombian military more leeway in the field, signing a new security agreement with Washington and building 10 mega-prisons that mimic Bukele’s network of penitentiaries in El Salvador.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The human sandwich model shows how collaborative AI use is, or should be.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Other local creators featured at Tian Tea House Tian’s daytime food offerings also reflect that broader collaborative approach.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
Noun
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As the family entered the intersection, Erickson drove by them and avoided a collision.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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According to a motor vehicle crash report and Gwinnett Police dashcam footage obtained by USA TODAY, two vehicles collided at the intersection of Buford Drive NE and Russell Road NE in Lawrenceville on May 23.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Among the most renowned establishments is Salon Corona, a restaurant and brewery in Mexico City’s historic center.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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From the start of his campaign, Pratt has positioned himself as an outsider candidate challenging city hall and establishment politicians.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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She is being held on $500,000 bond, according to jail records reviewed by PEOPLE on May 30.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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On Friday, a judge sentenced him to 60 days in jail, followed by 22 months of probation.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joint. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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