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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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“It’s a big number,” said Roberts, who will join Walter Alston, Tommy Lasorda and Wilbert Robinson as the only managers in franchise history to win 1,000 games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

He said he volunteered to join Iran’s reserve forces during the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

A Royal Air Force plane carrying 68 personnel and equipment including sniffer dogs and drones took off from Brize Norton airbase on Friday evening to join an international rescue operation.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Justice Elena Kagan declined to join the majority opinion, but neither did she dissent.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

“Good call,” Sam said, vaulting off the platform to join his sister.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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