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

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Mark Schaaf, a former chief technology officer of Instacart, will join Beacon to lead product and operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Activists have urged L.A. to join the list of cities that have severed ties with the license plate reader company over concerns about how data is stored and shared.

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

Rue laughs and says, “You could just agree to join, you know. I love Black Alliance.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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