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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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He’s back to join versatile quarterback Jaden Jefferson and an offensive line that is finally healthy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

The league expanded from 12 to 14 teams in time for 2026, allowing Bradford Bulls, York Knights and Toulouse Olympique to join, with Salford Red Devils dropping out after a financially tumultuous 2025 campaign.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

Prior to being recruited by Mr. Jones to join NABS, Mr. Sadiki had never dived before.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Huang said she could likely persuade the Nvidia chief to join them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

She sat down and patted the bed for me to join her.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

It then joins the components into repeating sections, called bays, that form a larger supporting framework known as a truss.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

The Riksbank joins a growing number of central banks that have responded to the jump in energy prices since the start of the war by tightening policy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Kaya, his enormous Tibetan mastiff, joins us on the couch.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

He joins a club that has had a stuttering start to life in the Championship after relegation last season.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Otis joins me, doubled over, clasping his hands to his gut.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

"We're just joined at the hip," said Pierce, who added he doesn't get fed up with spending time with his brother.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

She joined the Met board three years ago and says she believes Hollein will keep it as is.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Taiwanese authorities joined South Korea in moving to stem the bleeding in local equities caused by the global selloff in artificial intelligence-related stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Aleesha Adams joined a video call with Kashim Chowdhury in May 2023.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

The next morning the Sasaki family joined crowds of people as they visited their shrines.

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr

“A lot depends on getting as many on board as possible. Just as we learned last week of the big majorities — it will take joining arms and moving forward together as veto-proof majorities.”

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

Herald Examiner before joining the Opinion section of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

Kodithuwakku said Sri Lanka was also joining a race among more than a dozen countries to introduce passenger-drone services.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

Since joining Chelsea in the summer, Alonso, 44, has generally been guarded when discussing injury issues in media conferences.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

Ivy giggled, and Josie couldn’t help joining in.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix


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