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join

[join] / dʒɔɪn /




Usage

What are other ways to say join? The verb join may refer to a connection or association of any degree of closeness, but often implies direct contact: One joins two pieces of wood mortise together at the corner. Connect implies a joining as by a tie, link, or wire: One connects two batteries. Unite implies a close joining of two or more things, so as to form one: One unites layers of veneer sheets to form plywood.

Example Sentences

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This so-called "action agenda" encourages countries to join non-binding pledges and other initiatives to turn commitments made at the UN-sponsored climate talks into action on the ground.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Activists have urged L.A. to join the list of cities that have severed ties with the license plate reader company over concerns about how data is stored and shared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Chip design company Marvell Technology was also up more than 9% after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced on Friday that it would join the S&P 500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

This could allow certain subject specialist teachers to be shared across schools, while pupils from multiple schools join the class from home.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“It seems odd to invite Candace over on a random weeknight. It’s Monday. Shouldn’t this be, like, a weekend thing? That way, Aunt J could join us,” he says, feigning innocence.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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