as in collective
used or done by a number of people as a group
a joint effort by residents of the neighborhood to help reduce crime
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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
the leak was found at a joint in the pipe
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as in penitentiary
slang
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
violate your probation and you'll be back in the joint in short order, loser
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Recent Examples of joint
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
As a joint memorial, the resolution, if passed, will not require his signature.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2025
Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Locals recommend calling the restaurant in advance to check their availability, as the ultra-cozy, casual joint fills up quickly.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Live sports and other programming from Eurosport will move to the TNT channels, which are operated as a joint venture between WBD and UK telco BT.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
As a joint memorial, the resolution, if passed, will not require his signature.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
Egg sandwich restaurant Egg on a Roll just opened for breakfast and lunch on 4th Street SE, while Indian fusion pizza joint Pizza Karma is expected to debut around the corner in late spring or early summer, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
—Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Locals recommend calling the restaurant in advance to check their availability, as the ultra-cozy, casual joint fills up quickly.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joint
Adjective
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The obstacles are systemic and significant, but so is our collective determination.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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If Americans are hungering for a collective sense of meaning, Weissbourd told me, the best approach might be to get people involved in volunteer opportunities.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Commuters crossing a junction near the Bank of England (BOE), left, in the City of London, UK, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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The 'tracks' will all be completely static, a combination of tensioned cables stretching 150-300 m (500-985 ft), and shorter sections of steel rail for smooth turns and junctions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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Marta cleaned the place out and furnished it with items from junk stores.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau revealed that over half (58.5 percent) of renters found a new place to live in less than a month.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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In 2015, Ulbricht was handed a life sentence for his involvement in the enterprise and is currently incarcerated at a high-security penitentiary in Tucson, Arizona.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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He was freed on parole from the Terre Haute, Indiana, federal penitentiary on Nov. 30, 1948, after serving 32 months of his five-year prison sentence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Sara Schapiro writes about the intersection of education, research and development, innovation, and public policy.—
Sara Schapiro,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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For these artists, this decision has ignited complex questions about the intersection of artistry, accountability, and the power of celebrity.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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From family diners in Queens to high-end bistros in Washington Heights, these establishments contribute to the city’s vibrancy.—
Nicole Ayala,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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From executive orders to policy announcements, Trump’s early days in office reflect his campaign promise to shake up the political establishment.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Owens receives credit for time served in jail since 2022, when he was arrested.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Since his arrest, Abreu has been held at the Broward Sheriff’s Office jail.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Ryan received training from a national service dog group called Canine Companions, becoming the first doctor trained by the group to have a facility dog in an emergency room.—
John Daley,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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Helene killed more than 100 people and mangled infrastructure, washing out roads, power lines and water treatment facilities.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joint. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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