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
Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Uber and Google’s own driverless car unit, Waymo, has beaten Tesla to the punch with the start of its own joint driverless taxi service in that city.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The hotel’s perch connects guests to Beijing’s courtyard culture, weaving amid local dumpling joints and ni hao-nodding centenarians.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Rinna and Harry Hamlin spoke about the reality TV star's experience with postpartum depression on an episode of their joint podcast.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Uber and Google’s own driverless car unit, Waymo, has beaten Tesla to the punch with the start of its own joint driverless taxi service in that city.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Symptoms include overly flexible joints and stretchy, fragile skin.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The hotel’s perch connects guests to Beijing’s courtyard culture, weaving amid local dumpling joints and ni hao-nodding centenarians.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joint
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That lineup's success against the Kings means that Davis, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall and Lively will get plenty of run tonight as well. Don't be surprised if the Mavs' collective size forces Edey into foul trouble.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Dissanayake attributes the rise in ego-scrolling to the loneliness epidemic and a collective increase in stress and unhappiness among young adults.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Tight junctions play an important role in maintaining the structure of your intestinal barrier.—
Cristina Palacios,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2025
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Tight junctions are barriers that protect your gut from external threats like toxins and viruses.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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His journey wasn’t straightforward, but every setback and failure led him to a place of profound understanding.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Cavaliers will start Sam Merrill in place of Garland.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Barnes, 67, was convicted and sentenced to 21 years in a Russian penitentiary in February 2024.—
Tanya Stukalova,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The first penitentiaries weren’t built until the late 1700s, so more extreme sentences were deemed necessary to prevent discord.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Police responded to multiple calls just before 12:30 a.m. for a street takeover and fireworks being shot off at the intersection of Wakelee Avenue and Franklin Street, the Ansonia Police Department said.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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Jason O'Bryan Jason O'Bryan has set up a professional life at the intersection of writing and cocktails.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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Wrote the court: The State’s establishment of a religious charter school violates Oklahoma statutes Oklahoma Constitution, and the Establishment Clause.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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In lawns, take care not to mow too low, as this opens the canopy to seed establishment.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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More than 21,000 people died in local jails and state prisons in four years, according to records the government has hidden from public view since 2021.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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David Castro, with a long history of drug use, has been in Santa Clara County jail awaiting trial since he was arrested in 2023.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Their campus spans over 10 miles (16 kilometers) of Utah desert, northwest of Promontory, with two central hubs of facilities.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Other pool facilities in the community, such as Overland Park’s Matt Ross Community Center, also provide water wheelchairs for on-site use.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joint. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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