joining

noun

join·​ing ˈjȯi-niŋ How to pronounce joining (audio)
Synonyms of joiningnext
1
: the act or an instance of joining one thing to another : juncture
2
a
: the place or manner of being joined together
b
: something that joins two things together

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the joining of the original house and the later addition is barely noticeable
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Per the Japanese government, the ritual symbolizes the union of the couple and the joining of their families. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 This joining of two synagogues represents a national trend, said Rabbi Barras. — Lauren Costantino march 14, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026 With the family’s women on board, plus a brother-in-law joining, all nine family members were now together, along with the ashes of the family patriarch. — Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026 With specialists in areas like AI and cybersecurity joining boards, there’s a risk that other directors defer too readily to experts, potentially overlooking broader business trade-offs. — London Business School, Forbes.com, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for joining

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of joining was in the 14th century

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“Joining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joining. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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