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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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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

COP31 hosts Turkey urged countries Tuesday to join a voluntary push to make electricity account for 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035 as it outlined its priorities for the UN climate talks.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Bloom Energy, Astera Labs, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Heico, Rocket Cos., and Reddit are among the largest companies that could be next to join.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Morgan, Teresa's only daughter, was a deputy manager for Aldi and had been preparing to join the fire brigade.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I join in, making the sound with him, and he giggles.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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