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
Ashley Wong, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Russia has improved its reconnaissance drones and fielding large quantities of loitering munitions developed through joint development efforts with other countries.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Ed Levine, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Demand for treatments like hip and knee replacements could decline over time as lighter bodies put less pressure on joints, some experts believe.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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An analysis that reviewed 12 studies found curcumin improved joint pain and function.14 A different review of studies concluded curcumin may be more effective for joint pain relief than NSAIDs.19
Curcumin is also widely regarded as safe.
—Ashley Wong, Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Russia has improved its reconnaissance drones and fielding large quantities of loitering munitions developed through joint development efforts with other countries.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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In fact, on the list of the top 10 slice joints published by the respected pizza trade group Pizza Top 50, seven are outside New York City.
—Ed Levine, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Demand for treatments like hip and knee replacements could decline over time as lighter bodies put less pressure on joints, some experts believe.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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Winners Alliance, a global, athlete-centric commercial engine, focuses on optimizing and maximizing athletes’ collective value through group licensing, partnerships, sponsorships, content and investment opportunities.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, random sampling means each light node’s workload stays small, while the collective coverage is enough to detect almost any fraudulent proof.—
Ayush Gupta,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The 'tracks' will all be completely static, a combination of tensioned cables stretching 150-300 m (500-985 ft), and shorter sections of steel rail for smooth turns and junctions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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Commuters crossing a junction near the Bank of England (BOE), left, in the City of London, UK, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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Michigan and Louisville are also candidates to go from last place to the tourney.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Career officials discovered that their default mode of thinking about Britain’s place in the world was suspect, too.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, Ulbricht was handed a life sentence for his involvement in the enterprise and is currently incarcerated at a high-security penitentiary in Tucson, Arizona.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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He was freed on parole from the Terre Haute, Indiana, federal penitentiary on Nov. 30, 1948, after serving 32 months of his five-year prison sentence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Sara Schapiro writes about the intersection of education, research and development, innovation, and public policy.—
Sara Schapiro,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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For these artists, this decision has ignited complex questions about the intersection of artistry, accountability, and the power of celebrity.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many of them exist within shopping centers or are stand-alone establishments.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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His outré and uncompromising style quickly won the attention of the Hollywood and international movie-making establishment.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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When the pandemic came, the sisters were no longer allowed inside McHenry jail.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Deterring criminal behavior With clear penalties, including fines and jail time, this legislation will serve as a deterrent to anyone contemplating unlawful occupancy of another person’s home.—
Ryan Nawrocki,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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Helene killed more than 100 people and mangled infrastructure, washing out roads, power lines and water treatment facilities.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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Ryan received training from a national service dog group called Canine Companions, becoming the first doctor trained by the group to have a facility dog in an emergency room.—
John Daley,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joint. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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