jointures

noun

plural of jointure
as in junctions
a place where two or more things are united every jointure in the roof of the harbor tunnel shows signs of leakage

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jointures
  1. junctions
  2. intersections
  3. joins
  4. joints
Noun
  • Along the way, the riders crossed mountain passes, passed through towns and villages, and dealt with the usual assortment of traffic and junctions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Urban grids are a tight mesh of streets and junctions, meaning that any two points on them are connected by many viable routes.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of junctions
Noun
  • The current plan is to put in roundabouts at the Pitkin and Burnside intersections, and make intersection improvements where Main passes Bissell Street as well as Connecticut Boulevard.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Seven-day itineraries are stubbornly unhurried, timed around the intersections of sunlight and wildlife routines.
    — Alexandra Marvar, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of intersections
Noun
  • So no more do-overs or messy entry points, making for easy joins and neat work.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Last Flight Out joins previously announced Five Secrets, a spec Apple preemptively purchased before Chernin could take it to market.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Definition of joins
Noun
  • In larger establishments you might be given your own table; in smaller joints you'll be squeezed onto a bench elbow to elbow with strangers.
    — Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Changing levels by getting up and sitting down requires your muscles, joints and nervous system to coordinate strength, mobility and balance while controlling your body weight.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of joints
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“Jointures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointures. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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