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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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Months ahead of the offering, bankers reached out to major index providers to discuss how SpaceX might join key indexes sooner than usual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Yet Brazil has resisted pressure to join a U.S.-led minerals bloc, insisting it will accept investment from any country willing to help develop the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

According to the film’s logline, Kara’s encounter with “an unexpected and ruthless adversary” leads her to “reluctantly join forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Artan, from Somalia, flew into Miami to join up with the other 51 referees.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I looked at Regan, waiting for her to join me in my meltdown, but to my surprise she had a familiar smile on her face.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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