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as in adjoined
to be adjacent to the condo complex joins the golf course
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as in entered
to become a member of we're always looking for new people to join our book club
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as in combined
to come together to form a single unit one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms join to make one water molecule
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as in collaborated
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end nations joining to bring aid to the earthquake-devastated region
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to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole the plan is to join the various bike paths so that cyclists can travel from one end of the cape to the other
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Recent Examples of joined
Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026 Then more joined, and soon full teams of girls were going up against the boys. —Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026 At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster. —Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026 Bhusri founded Workday with best friend and mentor Dave Duffield in 2005 before the two joined forces as co-CEOs in 2009. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026 The spacious joined apartments became the childhood home of Prince William and Prince Harry, whose nursery spanned the top floor. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026 From the pews, those gathered joined musicians, clapping and raising their hands in the air to begin the service. —Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025 So Garcia re-joined in tricky circumstances, and with a lot of expectation on his shoulders. —Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 In 1963 the two joined forces with singer Keith Relf, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith and drummer Jim McCarty as the Metropolitan Blues Quartet and soon renamed themselves the Yardbirds. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 Brady, the housing authority's deputy director, joined the agency last year. —Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2026 By 2024, Pascal had exited, Bateman joined the cast, and the creative direction shifted to an original concept. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 That message is at the heart of why students joined TREEAMS. —Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026 Forest Lake goals Jacobson joined the Forest Lake Area School District in 2015 and was named director of teaching and learning in 2021. —Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 After several years in Admissions and Records, Meade joined SCC’s International Students Program, traveling to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for student recruitment. —Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026 Bruno Dumont’s Red Rocks, billed as a Romeo and Juliet-style love story set on the French Riviera, has joined the 2026 lineup of Cannes’ Directors Fortnight. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 Most of the students wore collared shirts and slacks; the one female student who joined, Theresa Boyle, who lives in an apartment building across the street, wore a light-blue dress and a small cross necklace. —Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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During the surgery following the colonoscopy, Shaknovsky did not perform a routine test, which would have ensured there were no leaks in a newly joined intestine, according to the complaint. —Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026 Then more joined, and soon full teams of girls were going up against the boys. —Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026 At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster. —Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026 Bhusri founded Workday with best friend and mentor Dave Duffield in 2005 before the two joined forces as co-CEOs in 2009. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026 The spacious joined apartments became the childhood home of Prince William and Prince Harry, whose nursery spanned the top floor. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026 From the pews, those gathered joined musicians, clapping and raising their hands in the air to begin the service. —Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025 So Garcia re-joined in tricky circumstances, and with a lot of expectation on his shoulders. —Pol Ballús, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 In 1963 the two joined forces with singer Keith Relf, bassist Paul Samwell-Smith and drummer Jim McCarty as the Metropolitan Blues Quartet and soon renamed themselves the Yardbirds. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
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Howe, who joined Netflix in 2018 and helped develop Shondaland’s Bridgerton and Inventing Anna as well as shows like Beef, The Night Agent, The Diplomat and Untamed, will be part of the Summit Series in Banff after replacing Peter Friedlander in the top North American drama series role last year. —Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 Brady, the housing authority's deputy director, joined the agency last year. —Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2026 By 2024, Pascal had exited, Bateman joined the cast, and the creative direction shifted to an original concept. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026 That message is at the heart of why students joined TREEAMS. —Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026 Forest Lake goals Jacobson joined the Forest Lake Area School District in 2015 and was named director of teaching and learning in 2021. —Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 After several years in Admissions and Records, Meade joined SCC’s International Students Program, traveling to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for student recruitment. —Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026 Bruno Dumont’s Red Rocks, billed as a Romeo and Juliet-style love story set on the French Riviera, has joined the 2026 lineup of Cannes’ Directors Fortnight. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 Most of the students wore collared shirts and slacks; the one female student who joined, Theresa Boyle, who lives in an apartment building across the street, wore a light-blue dress and a small cross necklace. —Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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This library—technically a vector database, mathematically indexed for connected meanings rather than just keywords—is the first place the system looks for an answer.— Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
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American Gothic Antiques is the best place to step back in time, with a labyrinth of connected rooms showcasing vintage glassware, books, toys, and artwork.— Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
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The two beds can also be adjoined into a single double bed with an optional kit.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
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When first responders arrived, heavy smoke filled the air and flames were observed in the front corner window of the first floor of a 16-unit apartment building which is adjoined to two other apartment buildings.— Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026
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With the efficient righty throwing to a Red Sox lineup that entered the game 23rd in runs scored and 24th in wRC+, the Yankees won, 4-0.— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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The eight-episode season will be entered for outstanding comedy series, with 15 cast members vying in the supporting actor and actress races and four additional performers submitted in guest acting categories.— Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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That, combined with their late selections in each round, put them among the teams with the least overall capital in the league.— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Jojo Marsh pitched the seventh to combined on the shutout.— Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
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In response, Archdiocese teams collaborated with CPS teams to evaluate their options.— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Plaza and Abbott first collaborated on the psychological drama Black Bear, acting as two-thirds of a twisted love triangle.— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
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On a different note, those of you who are married or coupled up may now find that your partner is suddenly able to bring more capital to the table, leaving you both quite happy with the news.— Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
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The show starts with 16 single contestants, where four are coupled up, and the rest are single.— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
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The deal, announced Tuesday, transfers all trademarks and associated rights of the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown from the Stronach Group (doing business as 1/ST) to Churchill Downs ($CHDN).— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war and an associated disruption to global oil supplies are triggering fears that jet fuel stocks may soon begin to dwindle in certain parts of the world.— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Beyond the monumental reception area, the indoor-outdoor resort maintains a serene atmosphere with minimalist decor, shaded corridors flanked by leafy gardens, and plenty of secluded sitting areas.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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At five o’clock Michael returns from a day of rehearsal, flanked by a personal bodyguard and his CBS Records chaperone and appointment-maker, Steve Manning.— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Joined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/joined. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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