conjoin

verb

kən-ˈjȯin How to pronounce conjoin (audio)
Definition of conjoinnext
1
as in to combine
to come together to form a single unit several streets conjoin to form the crossroads known as New York's Times Square

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2
as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members small farmers had to conjoin in order to compete with the agricultural conglomerates

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3
as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end government agencies and private charities have conjoined to bring relief to the famine-stricken nation

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Recent Examples of conjoin But an adventure conjoined with a lover, whether breaking studio rules with Tony Curtis or tracking down John Dillinger in the person of Lawrence Tierney, never failed to activate a reckless tingle in me. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026 But escalating rights fees have conjoined with the sense that the streamers aren’t finished disrupting the space; since 2017-18, 16% of NFL spend has shifted from linear TV. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026 Venus conjoins Jupiter in Cancer, expanding your 8th House of Intimacy, Shared Resources, Trust, and Emotional Honesty. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026 Visitors there encounter Flip Monument (Christophe x Napoleon) (2025), a 20-foot-tall double equestrian statue that conjoins French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte with Haitian revolutionary leader Henri Christophe. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for conjoin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjoin
  1. combine
  2. cooperate
  3. collaborate
  4. unite
  5. merge
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  • Diogo Costo had six saves for Colombia, which marked more saves than the team had in its first two matches combined.
    — Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Grab a tortilla chip and scoop up a bite of this multi-layered dip that combines the flavors of the Southwest.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of combine
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  • The sheriff's office added that Butler showed no signs of intoxication during the incident and cooperated with authorities.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Every backyard astronomer should be able to see it without any special equipment (if the weather cooperates).
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
Definition of cooperate
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  • Another Driving Connections priority is collaborating with partner agencies like the Chicago Department of Aviation, or CDA, to advance regional transportation, officials said.
    — Marni Pike, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Earlier this week Iran also pushed back against a statement from France’s President Emmanuel Macron that said France, Oman and others would collaborate on removing mines from the strait.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
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  • Most opponents wore red, the color that has united grassroots organizations across the city against data centers.
    — Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026
  • Different beliefs, different backgrounds, different cultures—but united by compassion and humanity.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of unite
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  • The Newcastle Fire Protection District has officially merged with the Placer Hills Fire Protection District, officials announced in a July 2 news release.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • By the mid-20th century, Bucyrus-Erie (In 1927, Bucyrus merged with the Erie Steam Shovel Company) was among the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy excavation equipment, with machines operating across the globe.
    — Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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