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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.

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He said understanding mushrooms helped "join the dots" between different parts of the landscape and explain why species were found in particular habitats.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

In doing so, the RBI shifted gears to join several central banks around the world who have raised rates to curb price rises or boost their currencies.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

“I just don’t think the rest of the cabin needs to join your Teams meeting with you!”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Lately, I’ve been wondering if the basket of free chips and salsa — dropped almost ceremonially onto the table before anyone has ordered a thing — might eventually join them.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

“In all the time we’ve been playing together, you’ve never, not once, invited someone to join our group. Who is this person and how do you know them?”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

The thing that once arrived as part of the welcome now joins the same mental ledger as everything else: Drinks?

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

This beachside home joins the ranks of Keaton’s highly sought-after homes, including a Beverly Hills estate that found a new buyer in August of this year, selling for $16.5 million.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Hamilton joins him on the front row to revive memories of their no-holds-barred title battle five years ago.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Vandemore joins from Skechers, where he was finance chief for the past nine years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

He usually joins Ethan’s reading group, because he’s kind of a traitor.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

In August 2025, the 38-year-old singer-songwriter joined forces with Carin León for the cross-cultural ballad “Lost in Translation.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

When Laviolette joined the team in June he became the Kings’ fourth coach in 28 months.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

He was joined onstage by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who echoed the idea that AI will be integrated into all computing going forward and on all devices.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Richard joined Dow Jones from MLex, a LexisNexis publication, where he covered white-collar crime and antitrust.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Yet, as proof that they remained seated, Leah, Maggie and/or Kate joined hands with the others around the table.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

He has been tasked with reorienting the team, moving away from its conservative defensive-first approach to an aggressive attacking style, with defensemen often joining the rush.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

"I welcome Izmir Mayor Cemil Tugay who is today joining the AKP family," Erdogan said as Tugay walked onto the stage and was handed a party pin.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Treasury yields rose, joining their French and Spanish counterparts as the global bonds selloff shows no signs of ending.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

The forward went on to score six goals and provide two assists in 28 appearances after joining shortly after lockdown.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

He shrugged and ran off, joining two more boys waiting for him at the shop door.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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