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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
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
The new Explorer joins the F-150, Super Duty, Expedition and Maverick, offering Tremor additions.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
Everyone who buys the Standard Edition joins the same live game with everything new this year.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Zendaya joins The Odyssey in the role of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicraft, who serves as a guardian over Odysseus on his journey.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Rebecca Lowe joins Dan Patrick to discuss some of the top storylines around the World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo's poor play to start, the United States' potential and more.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Alagiri joins from Picturestart, the award-winning media company founded by The Arena’s Feig.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Coincidentally, Leenknegt joins Balenciaga amid activations related to the launch of Balenciaga’s Techwear line, part of the pre-fall 2026 collection by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli.
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Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office now joins agencies including the New York and Los Angeles police departments in using a robotic dog.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
Last Flight Out joins previously announced Five Secrets, a spec Apple preemptively purchased before Chernin could take it to market.
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Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Family-owned since 1946, this establishment recently earned a spot on Southern Living's list of must-visit Carolina barbecue joins.
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Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
There, mechanics repaired small gaps at the fuselage joins of 122 planes.
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Lauren Rosenblatt,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Gonzaga will join for sports not tied to football and Texas State will serve as an joins as the eighth football member.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Set in post-Civil War America, former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon (Anson Mount) joins the lawless traveling town ‘Hell on Wheels,’ which follows the construction of the first-ever transcontinental railroad.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
The new Explorer joins the F-150, Super Duty, Expedition and Maverick, offering Tremor additions.
—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026
Everyone who buys the Standard Edition joins the same live game with everything new this year.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Zendaya joins The Odyssey in the role of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicraft, who serves as a guardian over Odysseus on his journey.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Rebecca Lowe joins Dan Patrick to discuss some of the top storylines around the World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo's poor play to start, the United States' potential and more.
—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Alagiri joins from Picturestart, the award-winning media company founded by The Arena’s Feig.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Coincidentally, Leenknegt joins Balenciaga amid activations related to the launch of Balenciaga’s Techwear line, part of the pre-fall 2026 collection by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli.
—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office now joins agencies including the New York and Los Angeles police departments in using a robotic dog.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Noun
So no more do-overs or messy entry points, making for easy joins and neat work.
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New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
Last Flight Out joins previously announced Five Secrets, a spec Apple preemptively purchased before Chernin could take it to market.
—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Family-owned since 1946, this establishment recently earned a spot on Southern Living's list of must-visit Carolina barbecue joins.
—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
There, mechanics repaired small gaps at the fuselage joins of 122 planes.
—
Lauren Rosenblatt,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Gonzaga will join for sports not tied to football and Texas State will serve as an joins as the eighth football member.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joins
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Flossmoor’s South Commuter Lot, which adjoins the village’s Metra station just steps from downtown, may be reimagined as a public park and community gathering space with the help of an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant.
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.
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As the match enters a hydration break, Austria — which has already gone for broke with four substitutions this half — will have to try something different to rally.
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Sudo enters as the dominant force in the women’s division, seeking her 12th victory.
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Her sculpted exterior combines deep contours and broad convex forms with the yard’s signature elongated bow, resulting in a distinctive yet familiar silhouette.
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The program combines mentorship with hands-on training, helping filmmakers develop pitch materials, build budgets, understand financing strategies, and prepare projects for distribution conversations.
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Social is a family affair—Rivera often collaborates with sister Lexi (#34) on skits and challenges.
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In 2026 the United States collaborates with Israel to kill Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei.
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Or one that connects to all of your system and allows your employes to prompt across all of your data.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road, which connects the eastern and western halves of the park, makes the area accessible for those unwilling or unable to explore the backcountry on foot.
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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.
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.
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The lawsuit touches on a growing conversation over how companies are using technology, including AI, to push prices higher.
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This creates a living blueprint of where sensitive information lives and who touches it.
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Back from a hamstring injury, Teoscar Hernández rejoins a relentless Dodgers offense that pounds 17 hits and three homers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics.
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Rachel Barber Warsh, a former Fed governor, rejoins the central bank at a time when policymakers have been somewhat divided on the best path for rates.
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“Joins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joins. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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