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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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OAKDALE, La.—This southwestern Louisiana city of 6,600 is home to a federal prison, a plywood mill and a couple of takeout crawfish joints.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The most practical innovation that Lightning brought to the race was joints equipped with a liquid-cooling system adapted from Honor’s smartphones.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by elevated levels of urate in the blood, which can form sharp crystals in and around joints.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Walking through the exhibition, specially-programmed headsets react to the environment - creating a personalised DJ Mix as the music evolves from juke joints and jazz clubs to reggae nights, carnival and pirate radio.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Looking up at the ceiling, she rotated her raw, burning joints and gave a sigh of contentment.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas