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joints

NOUN

intersection, juncture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elbow seam

STRONG

abutment articulation bend bond bracket bridge concourse confluence conjuncture connection copula coupling crux hinge hyphen impingement interconnection junction knot link meeting nexus node point splice suture swivel tangency tie union

WEAK

vinculum

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnection division divorce line separation whole

NOUN

cheap hangout

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bar club tavern

STRONG

dive honky-tonk roadhouse

WEAK

hole in the wall juke joint

Example Sentences

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In the locker room after Tuesday’s game, teammates sat with their feet submerged in buckets of ice and ice packs wrapped around their joints.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Recreation can ease tension and fatigue in the muscles and joints, supporting metabolic balance and strengthening the body's ability to resist wear and tear.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Research suggests heat can also help the cardiovascular system, ease stiff joints and even help with our sleep.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Last year’s race saw some human operators manually applying cooling spray to prevent joints from overheating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Danny took a step and the wooden floorboards made a sound that reminded him of his eighty-year.old neighbor moaning about her joints.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova