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joined

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verb

past tense of join
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as in entered
to become a member of we're always looking for new people to join our book club

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Recent Examples of joined
Adjective
Kar, the company’s CEO, was a founding team member at Palo Alto Networks and oversaw Juniper Networks’ entire Ethernet portfolio before the two joined forces at Auradine, a blockchain and AI chip startup where Upscale was incubated. Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 22 June 2026 The 28-year-old has won eight Grands Prix across nine seasons for Ferrari, having initially joined the joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016. Luke Smith, New York Times, 3 June 2026 The rising senior joined teammate Giacomo Sanfilippo, a linebacker, as the first three commitments from the Orlando area’s 2027 class. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 During the surgery following the colonoscopy, Shaknovsky did not perform a routine test, which would have ensured there were no leaks in a newly joined intestine, according to the complaint. Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026 Then more joined, and soon full teams of girls were going up against the boys. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026 At times, groups of works are organized around joined tables, on top of which are placed perishables preserved in lead, resin, or plaster. Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026 The spacious joined apartments became the childhood home of Prince William and Prince Harry, whose nursery spanned the top floor. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026 From the pews, those gathered joined musicians, clapping and raising their hands in the air to begin the service. Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
On the German national team, he’s joined by several Bayern teammates. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026 SpaceX has officially joined the Russell 1000 and will join the Nasdaq 100 in July. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The bill passed the House after a handful of Republicans, including some from districts with large Haitian communities, joined Democrats in passing it. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 In 1955-56, the season after the Richard Riot and Maurice’s last season leading the league in goals, Henri Richard joined the Canadiens. David J. Neal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Once pedal steel player Bucky Baxter joined the band in 1992, there’s also been at least two guitar players. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 The University of Tampa student has regularly appeared on RHONJ since her mom joined the show in 2009. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 June 2026 Vail joined Eagle County in entering Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 29 June 2026 The veteran guard joined the Nuggets in 2025 on a one-year veteran minimum contract and went on to post one of the best shooting seasons of his career. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joined
Adjective
  • Instead of adding a few robots to assist hotel staff, Pudu wants to create a connected robot service system that can handle the entire guest experience.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • John Brazil was named Climate Smart Champion of the Year for his decades of leadership in expanding San José’s bikeway network and helping make biking safer and more connected.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Though the properties cannot be structurally adjoined, the 500-square-foot studio serves as ideal guest quarters or office space next to the primary 3,000-square-foot loft.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
  • The two beds can also be adjoined into a single double bed with an optional kit.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Contreras, meanwhile, entered Tuesday's game after an emotional stretch.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The autopsy also found that a gunshot wound entered Wiley on the right side of his chest and exited on the left side of his chest, Crump said.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox, who have won seven of nine games.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Wilyer Abreu added a two-run double, and relievers Jovani Morán, Greg Weissert and Alec Gamboa combined for three hitless innings for the Red Sox (39-48), who have won seven of nine games.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Even sweeter, Home Chef and Gordon Ramsay have collaborated to bring restaurant-quality, five-star meals to home kitchens through Home Chef's meal kit service.
    Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The pair have collaborated frequently on their music, so why not collaborate on the the most special day of his pal's life?
    Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • For the project, scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, directly coupled concentrating photovoltaic cells with proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer cells.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
  • The stock market has become more strongly coupled to the Fed.
    George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Pineapple contains bromelain, a group of protein-digesting enzymes, which help your body better digest and absorb protein foods and their associated nutrients.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
  • Guests can take part in an associated passport program until July 31.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The company has mostly neutral ratings, flanked by bears and bulls.
    Catherine Brock, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • What distinguishes Union County from a standard addiction narrative is that Poulter and Centineo are flanked by nonactors, the overall effect hovering somewhere between fiction and nonfiction.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 July 2026

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“Joined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joined. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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