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
Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
The burger joint with locations in Cherry Creek, Ballpark and Littleton is under contract to buy the property at 5336 DTC Blvd., according to Lee Driscoll, CEO of the restaurant’s parent company.
—Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9
Low-Back Pain
Cycling either outdoors or on a stationary bike typically involves some degree of spinal flexion.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Spotlight on Maryland is a joint venture between FOX45 News and The Baltimore Sun.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
The burger joint with locations in Cherry Creek, Ballpark and Littleton is under contract to buy the property at 5336 DTC Blvd., according to Lee Driscoll, CEO of the restaurant’s parent company.
—Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
If rooting for a major-league team can feel like going to a really upmarket McDonalds, minor-league sports give that beloved local pizza joint.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
In addition, the rhythmic movement of pedaling a bike helps lubricate arthritic joints with synovial fluid and can reduce pain levels later in the day.9
Low-Back Pain
Cycling either outdoors or on a stationary bike typically involves some degree of spinal flexion.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joint
Adjective
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To our collective amazement, the RGB LEDs were able to create wholly recognizable color images.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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The King of Pop was cleared of child abuse charges during his lifetime, but something about the Emmy-winning testimony of Wade Robson and James Safechuck stuck in the collective consciousness, despite consistent denials from Jackson’s family and those who manage his business empire.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, the solid and steady labor market appears to be approaching another junction, as well as some obstacles in the road.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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The busiest entrance to Birch Road is from the north via Isherwood Road, just past top-flight rugby union side Sale Sharks’ training ground and the junction of Carrington Lane and Flixton Road, where the former becomes Manchester Road.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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Trump said that businesses will have clarity after April 2, when his reciprocal tariffs are set to be put in place.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
9 Mar. 2025
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Jung Kook Leads Among South Korean Soloists While J-Hope, Jimin, and Suga are now tied for second place, one other BTS member remains ahead of all of them.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The complaints at Lee mirror accounts from what was then a federal penitentiary, USP Thomson in Illinois, especially the overuse of four-point restraints.—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
18 Dec. 2024
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Lamberth also noted that there are only about 16 transgender women housed in female penitentiaries, including the three plaintiffs who sued.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Guggenheim Bilbao’s new in situ exhibition series sits at the intersection of art, science and technology and is designed to spotlight site-specific, experiential artworks that create a dialogue with the Museum’s architecture.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The crash occurred around 8 p.m. at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Park Street where officers responded to the report of a pedestrian being struck, according to Sgt.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Wrote the court: The State’s establishment of a religious charter school violates Oklahoma statutes Oklahoma Constitution, and the Establishment Clause.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The latest blow came Friday, when the White House issued a fact sheet implying Trump signed an order undoing Biden’s establishment of Chuckwalla National Monument in the California desert, and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in Northern California.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Two days later, nightclub owner Jack Ruby fatally shot Oswald during a jail transfer.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Willie Frank Peterson, 52, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine in 2023, and was sentenced to six years and three months in jail.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
20 Mar. 2025
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There are other products made at Hendrick’s manufacturing facility with GM Defense and other military partners.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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But the prospect of higher prices, fewer sales and lower profits might cause some companies to refrain from investing in new facilities.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joint. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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