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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.

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He is the latest name to join the cast for the TV version of Harry Potter, which is expected to last for a decade.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday said Turkey expected Egypt to join the pact "in the next stage", telling the Anadolu state news agency only "a few technical issues" stood in the way.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

It’s a great honor to join the lineup for this festival and I’m delighted to share lots of special stages that I’ve prepared for you guys.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Chandhu Nair will join as Target’s first chief AI officer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Hannah didn’t join in on the teasing, but she also never said anything about it.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

French soccer star joins pickup match in Manhattan.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

Nair joins from Lowe’s, where he was overseeing data and AI innovation at the hardware-store chain.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Rodri, though, may not receive a universal reception if he joins one of the two Spanish giants.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Kennedy joins Gruel — a chef, restaurateur and prominent opponent of COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 — in a bright white studio kitchen.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

Our limited mind can not grasp or fathom this, for it joins infinity.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

Probably not an awful lot, but this week, the Armagh Planetarium and songwriter Phoebe Bridgers joined forces to give a handful of fans an "immersive" audio-visual experience.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Despite being linked with Manchester City, he joined Paris St-Germain.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Decker joined Home Depot in 2000 as director of business valuation and served as chief operating officer from 2020 to 2022, according to the company’s website.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

He was joined by “Aqua Dazzle” owner Rex Danyluk and friends as they designed an immersive, imaginative experience without a haunted house, a maze or jump scares.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

They laughed at me, but I just joined in, keeping my little brother on my shoulders and my sister’s hand in mine even when she tried to pull it away.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

Mello is the latest in a long line of celebrities to exit California, joining the likes of Dennis Quaid, who recently moved full time to Nashville, “Avengers” star Chris Evans, and Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

After spending four years at Rayo Vallecano, the left-back has completed the biggest move of his career, joining Chelsea in a five-year deal worth about £16.3m plus a further £1.7m in add-ons.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Although she did eventually get to see three scripts before production began, joining “Ted Lasso” was daunting.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

After initially joining from Metz in January, the 17-year-old ended the frustration which has built during his 212-day wait for competitive action with a grand entrance.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Ten...nine...eight...A bright yellow spark hissed, right at the bridge of skin joining the two halves of the grape.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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