dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/joi_MW.json
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"Joinvile":{
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"city north-northwest of Florian\u00f3polis in the state of Santa Catarina, southern Brazil population 515,288":[]
},
"examples":[],
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"Joinville":{
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"definitions":{
"Jean de circa 1224\u20131317 French chronicler":[]
},
"examples":[],
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"zhwa\u207f-\u02c8v\u0113l"
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"joie de vivre":{
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": keen or buoyant enjoyment of life":[
"he radiates a vitalizing energy, the zest and gaiety of an inexhaustible joie de vivre",
"\u2014 Robert Kuttner"
]
},
"examples":[
"She is admired for her energy and joie de vivre .",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Such an evening should end on a note of satiety and joie de vivre knowing that such places not only still exist but thrive wherever people love good French fare and flair. \u2014 John Mariani, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Yet a growing number of rallies have shifted from the high-risk, high-reward concept to focus solely on the latter, driven purely by joie de vivre . \u2014 Viju Mathew, Robb Report , 17 June 2022",
"Until that moment, our conversations had been brief, but aside from his Turkishness, Ersin\u2019s sense of humor and joie de vivre had piqued my curiosity. \u2014 Raffi Joe Wartanian, Outside Online , 8 Oct. 2020",
"Days at the Collab Crib are atypical, but one thing's certain: They're always filled with joie de vivre . \u2014 Lynsey Weatherspoon/redux For Cnn, CNN , 7 May 2022",
"From the caravanserais of the Silk Road to the tea gardens of Istanbul and Parisian literary salons, people have gravitated towards spaces that could bring us together and bring out our creative spirit to celebrate joie de vivre in style. \u2014 Stephan Rabimov, Forbes , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Her modern-pretty collection\u2014full of youthful joie de vivre \u2014won her a place as a semi-finalist in the 2014 LVMH Prize alongside her compatriots Julie Paskal and Anton Belinskiy. \u2014 Sarah Mower, Vogue , 24 Mar. 2022",
"The actress, better known for her roles in The Office and Parks and Recreation, partnered with the label for their New York City launch\u2014inspired by the concept of joie de vivre \u2014and the reveal of their new, luxuriously smooth cognac, XO Royal. \u2014 Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 4 Mar. 2022",
"His best work: renewing the confidence and joie de vivre inside Cole Caufield, the speed demon right winger. \u2014 Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com , 19 Mar. 2022"
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"first_known_use":{
"1889, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"French, literally, joy of living":""
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"\u02cczhw\u00e4-d\u0259-\u02c8v\u0113vr\u1d4a"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-194207",
"type":[
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"join":{
"antonyms":[
"connection",
"coupling",
"joining",
"joint",
"jointure",
"junction",
"juncture"
],
"definitions":{
": adjoin":[
"the two estates join"
],
": something that joins two things : a place or line where joining occurs : joint":[
"the join of lid and box"
],
": to associate oneself with":[
"joined the church",
"join the navy"
],
": to become a member of a group or organization":[
"trying to get more people to join",
"\u2014 often used with up She joined up last year."
],
": to come into close association or relationship: such as":[],
": to come into the company of (someone)":[
"She joined us for lunch."
],
": to come together so as to be connected":[
"nouns join to form compounds",
"the place where two rivers join"
],
": to connect (separated items, such as points) by a line":[],
": to enter into or engage in (battle)":[
"perhaps as many as 100 aircraft joined battle simultaneously",
"\u2014 Peter Hellman"
],
": to form an alliance":[],
": to put or bring into close association or relationship":[
"two people joined in marriage"
],
": to put or bring together so as to form a unit":[
"join two blocks of wood with glue"
],
": to take part in a collective activity":[
"\u2014 usually used with in join in singing join in an effort"
],
": union sense 2d":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The islands are joined by a bridge.",
"He insisted that I join them for lunch.",
"We're going out for lunch. Would you like to join us",
"The magician asked for a volunteer from the audience to join him on stage.",
"Everyone here joins me in congratulating you on a job well done!",
"The singer started alone but soon the whole audience joined in .",
"I joined the line and waited patiently to buy a ticket.",
"Hundreds of people have joined the effort to save the building from demolition.",
"He agreed to join the debate.",
"Join the Navy and see the world!",
"Noun",
"a small crack in the chalice at the join of the stem and the bowl",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"You artist urged the audience to join her in giving back, directing them to her 3rd annual Juneteenth Giveback on her website. \u2014 Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com , 25 June 2022",
"After the mortgage crisis in 2008 devastated the home building industry, skilled tradespeople left the industry and new ones failed to join it. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 23 June 2022",
"Yet the decision was bound to irritate Mr. Putin, who has had a charged and vexing relationship with the European Union \u2014 and with the desire by a growing numbers of Ukrainians to join it. \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022",
"However, if the Pacers act on one of these trade rumors, there\u2019s a realistic path for Sochan to join them. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 23 June 2022",
"Thank you again for inviting us to join you on this important day. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
"Invite your team to join you for a charity event or a simple walk outdoors. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Murphy also praised Cornyn and Tillis, who both are strong supporters of gun rights, for their willingness to join him to find common ground on the issue. \u2014 Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic , 22 June 2022",
"Parker Lipman, a scion of the Zaxby\u2019s fast-food chain in his early 20s, has a group of eight close friends who live in and around Buckhead and join him every summer at his family lake house in Lake Burton 100 miles northeast of Atlanta. \u2014 Rodney Ho, ajc , 21 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The Fan join to discuss the latest from the Deshaun Watson situation, the latest from Browns OTAs, Baker Mayfield being dismissed from mandatory minicamp, and more. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 8 June 2022",
"What happens when two of the most stylish names in classic menswear join forces",
"Sachs, Taylor and Dry join previously announced LGBTQ+ multi-hyphenates Marco Calvani, who is prepping his debut feature to shoot in Provincetown this fall, and Dan Sickles, who is currently developing several documentary and narrative projects. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 13 May 2022",
"Like a family band, the adults perform sorrowful-sounding duets before offspring join in for a cacophonous chorus. \u2014 Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American , 25 Oct. 2021",
"Head coach Kenny Payne still has an assistant job to fill, but newest hire Danny Manning with join Payne and Smith on the road this weekend. \u2014 Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Plus, the wrist wrap adds effective join support using a neoprene base that reviewers say is durable and long-lasting. \u2014 Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Sevenn and English star Jonas Blue join forces for a track that manages to bang heartily while also demonstrating a level of constraint in the drop that gives it a greater level of sophistication than most standard-issue party tracks. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 25 Mar. 2022",
"The Fan join to discuss the latest rumors about the Browns at wide receiver, the best options in the upcoming NFL Draft, and who could be due for a career season this fall. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 21 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French joindre , from Latin jungere \u2014 more at yoke":"Verb and Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8j\u022fin"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for join Verb join , combine , unite , connect , link , associate , relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness. joined forces in an effort to win combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit. combined jazz and rock to create a new music unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity. the colonies united to form a republic connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity. a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity. a name forever linked with liberty associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation. opera is popularly associated with high society relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection. related what he observed to what he already knew",
"synonyms":[
"abut",
"adjoin",
"border (on)",
"butt (on ",
"flank",
"fringe",
"march (with)",
"neighbor",
"skirt",
"touch",
"verge (on)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-204456",
"type":[
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"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"join battle":{
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": to begin fighting : to engage in battle":[
"troops joining battle against a hated enemy"
]
},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-230948",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"join up":{
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"definitions":{
": to become a member of a group or organization":[
"More than 100 people have joined up ."
],
": to meet each other at a particular place":[
"We're planning to join up (with each other) and have a few drinks after the game."
]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-092215",
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"phrasal verb"
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"join/combine forces":{
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"definitions":{
": to begin working together in order to achieve something":[
"We must all join forces to prevent violence.",
"\u2014 often + with The company has combined forces with local environmental groups."
]
},
"examples":[],
"first_known_use":{},
"history_and_etymology":{},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-231714",
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"idiom"
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"joinder":{
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": a joining of causes of action or defense":[],
": a joining of parties as plaintiffs or defendants in a suit":[],
": acceptance of an issue tendered":[],
": conjunction sense 2":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Prosecutors will ask the court for a joinder to bring the two cases together, Peisinger said, but that decision will be up to a judge. \u2014 James Whitlow, baltimoresun.com , 14 Dec. 2020",
"Also on Friday, Trump's attorney Charles Harder filed a joinder in the notice of removal and indicated his client intends to join the petition to compel arbitration. \u2014 Ashley Cullins, The Hollywood Reporter , 16 Mar. 2018",
"However, his absence prevents counsel from obtaining his approval and thus further prevents counsel from filing a joinder with the Motion to Continue Current Trial Date in compliance with the local rules. \u2014 Lindsey Bever, Washington Post , 15 June 2017"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
},
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"Anglo-French joinder, joindre , from joindre to join":""
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"\u02c8j\u022fin-d\u0259r"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-024000",
"type":[
"noun"
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"joined":{
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"connection",
"coupling",
"joining",
"joint",
"jointure",
"junction",
"juncture"
],
"definitions":{
": adjoin":[
"the two estates join"
],
": something that joins two things : a place or line where joining occurs : joint":[
"the join of lid and box"
],
": to associate oneself with":[
"joined the church",
"join the navy"
],
": to become a member of a group or organization":[
"trying to get more people to join",
"\u2014 often used with up She joined up last year."
],
": to come into close association or relationship: such as":[],
": to come into the company of (someone)":[
"She joined us for lunch."
],
": to come together so as to be connected":[
"nouns join to form compounds",
"the place where two rivers join"
],
": to connect (separated items, such as points) by a line":[],
": to enter into or engage in (battle)":[
"perhaps as many as 100 aircraft joined battle simultaneously",
"\u2014 Peter Hellman"
],
": to form an alliance":[],
": to put or bring into close association or relationship":[
"two people joined in marriage"
],
": to put or bring together so as to form a unit":[
"join two blocks of wood with glue"
],
": to take part in a collective activity":[
"\u2014 usually used with in join in singing join in an effort"
],
": union sense 2d":[]
},
"examples":[
"Verb",
"The islands are joined by a bridge.",
"He insisted that I join them for lunch.",
"We're going out for lunch. Would you like to join us",
"The magician asked for a volunteer from the audience to join him on stage.",
"Everyone here joins me in congratulating you on a job well done!",
"The singer started alone but soon the whole audience joined in .",
"I joined the line and waited patiently to buy a ticket.",
"Hundreds of people have joined the effort to save the building from demolition.",
"He agreed to join the debate.",
"Join the Navy and see the world!",
"Noun",
"a small crack in the chalice at the join of the stem and the bowl",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"You artist urged the audience to join her in giving back, directing them to her 3rd annual Juneteenth Giveback on her website. \u2014 Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com , 25 June 2022",
"After the mortgage crisis in 2008 devastated the home building industry, skilled tradespeople left the industry and new ones failed to join it. \u2014 Tim Fernholz, Quartz , 23 June 2022",
"Yet the decision was bound to irritate Mr. Putin, who has had a charged and vexing relationship with the European Union \u2014 and with the desire by a growing numbers of Ukrainians to join it. \u2014 New York Times , 23 June 2022",
"However, if the Pacers act on one of these trade rumors, there\u2019s a realistic path for Sochan to join them. \u2014 James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star , 23 June 2022",
"Thank you again for inviting us to join you on this important day. \u2014 Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR , 22 June 2022",
"Invite your team to join you for a charity event or a simple walk outdoors. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 22 June 2022",
"Murphy also praised Cornyn and Tillis, who both are strong supporters of gun rights, for their willingness to join him to find common ground on the issue. \u2014 Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic , 22 June 2022",
"Parker Lipman, a scion of the Zaxby\u2019s fast-food chain in his early 20s, has a group of eight close friends who live in and around Buckhead and join him every summer at his family lake house in Lake Burton 100 miles northeast of Atlanta. \u2014 Rodney Ho, ajc , 21 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The Fan join to discuss the latest from the Deshaun Watson situation, the latest from Browns OTAs, Baker Mayfield being dismissed from mandatory minicamp, and more. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 8 June 2022",
"What happens when two of the most stylish names in classic menswear join forces",
"Sachs, Taylor and Dry join previously announced LGBTQ+ multi-hyphenates Marco Calvani, who is prepping his debut feature to shoot in Provincetown this fall, and Dan Sickles, who is currently developing several documentary and narrative projects. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 13 May 2022",
"Like a family band, the adults perform sorrowful-sounding duets before offspring join in for a cacophonous chorus. \u2014 Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American , 25 Oct. 2021",
"Head coach Kenny Payne still has an assistant job to fill, but newest hire Danny Manning with join Payne and Smith on the road this weekend. \u2014 Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal , 22 Apr. 2022",
"Plus, the wrist wrap adds effective join support using a neoprene base that reviewers say is durable and long-lasting. \u2014 Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping , 13 Apr. 2022",
"Sevenn and English star Jonas Blue join forces for a track that manages to bang heartily while also demonstrating a level of constraint in the drop that gives it a greater level of sophistication than most standard-issue party tracks. \u2014 Billboard Staff, Billboard , 25 Mar. 2022",
"The Fan join to discuss the latest rumors about the Browns at wide receiver, the best options in the upcoming NFL Draft, and who could be due for a career season this fall. \u2014 Nathan Baird, cleveland , 21 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"Verb",
"1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle English, from Anglo-French joindre , from Latin jungere \u2014 more at yoke":"Verb and Noun"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8j\u022fin"
],
"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for join Verb join , combine , unite , connect , link , associate , relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness. joined forces in an effort to win combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit. combined jazz and rock to create a new music unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity. the colonies united to form a republic connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity. a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity. a name forever linked with liberty associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation. opera is popularly associated with high society relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection. related what he observed to what he already knew",
"synonyms":[
"abut",
"adjoin",
"border (on)",
"butt (on ",
"flank",
"fringe",
"march (with)",
"neighbor",
"skirt",
"touch",
"verge (on)"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-052141",
"type":[
"adjective",
"noun",
"transitive verb",
"verb"
]
},
"joined at the hip":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{},
"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-180236",
"type":[
"idiom"
]
},
"joiner":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
": a gregarious or civic-minded person who joins many organizations":[],
": a person whose occupation is to construct articles by joining pieces of wood":[],
": one that joins : such as":[]
},
"examples":[
"He's not a joiner . He prefers to do things by himself.",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Chicago's Irving Park YMCA, for example, charges $52 per month for an adult membership (age 27+), plus a $52 joiner fee. \u2014 Melanie Radzicki Mcmanus, CNN , 12 Jan. 2022",
"Staff receive \u00a3200 for the first friend, \u00a3300 for the second friend, and up to \u00a32,000 for five, with the bonuses paid once the new joiner has completed a one-month trial. \u2014 Alison Coleman, Forbes , 30 Oct. 2021",
"Pa works in England as a joiner and is gone for weeks at a time, while Ma tries to hold down the fort. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, Detroit Free Press , 13 Nov. 2021",
"The father works in England as a joiner , coming home only a few days a month. \u2014 Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com , 10 Nov. 2021",
"Pa works in England as a joiner , gone for weeks at a time, while Ma tries to hold down the fort. \u2014 Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic , 9 Nov. 2021",
"When Branagh\u2019s parents were considering uprooting their family to flee the violence and resettle in the U.K., where his father, a plumber and joiner , had a job offer, their 9-year-old son was adamant that his future was there in Belfast. \u2014 Brent Lang, Variety , 27 Oct. 2021",
"Once you're settled, being a joiner , even temporarily, is a way to continue this strategy. \u2014 Washington Post , 28 June 2021",
"Ensure empathy, proactive communication and multiple virtual meet-ups to introduce the new joiner to internal teams. \u2014 Expert Panel\u00ae, Forbes , 7 Sep. 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"14th century, in the meaning defined above":""
},
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"\u02c8j\u022fi-n\u0259r"
],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-115536",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"joiner work":{
"antonyms":[],
"definitions":{
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-030454",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
"joinery":{
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"definitions":{
": the art or trade of a joiner":[],
": work done by a joiner":[]
},
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The firm, founded in 1969, designs and fits bespoke joinery for luxury cruise liners, commercial office spaces, theme park attractions and five-star hotels. \u2014 Mike Dojc, Forbes , 25 Jan. 2022",
"The main salon combines walnut joinery , black glass and black lacquer finishes, with floor-to-ceiling windows and custom furniture. \u2014 Michael Verdon, Robb Report , 24 Jan. 2022",
"Other islands have been detailed to look like furniture, with meticulous joinery in the woodwork. \u2014 Sam Cochran, Bon App\u00e9tit , 15 Jan. 2022",
"After that, the only part of the process left is the trim and joinery . \u2014 Jennifer Castenson, Forbes , 1 Oct. 2021",
"The facility also offers classes in woodworking, joinery , knife making, weaving and more \u2014 open to all. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 June 2021",
"The facility also offers classes in woodworking, joinery , knife making, weaving and more \u2014 open to all. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 June 2021",
"The facility also offers classes in woodworking, joinery , knife making, weaving and more \u2014 open to all. \u2014 Washington Post , 29 June 2021",
"The swimming pool, spa, contemporary decor (including custom furniture, signature joinery , and bespoke details like fixtures and lighting), and generous interior space turned the ugly duckling into a swan. \u2014 Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report , 28 July 2021"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1678, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
"history_and_etymology":{},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8j\u022fi-n\u0259-r\u0113",
"\u02c8j\u022fin-r\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-112429",
"type":[
"noun"
]
},
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": something that joins two things together":[],
": the act or an instance of joining one thing to another : juncture":[],
": the place or manner of being joined together":[]
},
"examples":[
"the joining of the original house and the later addition is barely noticeable",
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"July 1 is also Canada Day, which commemorates the joining of Canada\u2019s original three provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Canada province, which is now Ontario and Quebec) as one nation in 1867. \u2014 Andrew Torgan, CNN , 26 June 2022",
"Prior to Aaron's joining , former NFL star Antonio Brown also partnered with the agency for a leadership role. \u2014 Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com , 1 June 2022",
"But President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, a NATO member, ratcheted up his objection to their joining . \u2014 Compiled Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 17 May 2022",
"But President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, a NATO member, ratcheted up his objection to their joining . \u2014 Oleksandr Stashevskyi And Ciaran Mcquillan, Chicago Tribune , 16 May 2022",
"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed reservations about Finland and Sweden joining . \u2014 Julius Lasin, USA TODAY , 18 May 2022",
"The boost to the Western military alliance \u2014 assuming Turkish objections to the pair joining can be overcome \u2014 is a major setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin on the global stage. \u2014 NBC News , 18 May 2022",
"Essentially, the physical joining of two different materials, usually metals, generates a chemical reaction that results in the flow of electrons from one material to the other. \u2014 Timothy J. Jorgensen, The Conversation , 9 May 2022",
"At the same time, the Social Democrats, the primary party in the five-party governing coalition, who have traditionally been opposed to joining , are also scheduled to debate the NATO question. \u2014 Gordon F. Sander, The Christian Science Monitor , 11 May 2022"
],
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
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"\u02c8j\u022fi-ni\u014b"
],
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"join",
"joint",
"jointure",
"junction",
"juncture"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-070637",
"type":[
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]
},
"joint":{
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"collaborative",
"collective",
"combined",
"common",
"communal",
"concerted",
"conjoint",
"conjunct",
"cooperative",
"multiple",
"mutual",
"pooled",
"public",
"shared",
"united"
],
"definitions":{
": a fracture or crack in rock not accompanied by dislocation":[],
": a large piece of meat for roasting":[
"a joint of beef"
],
": a marijuana cigarette":[
"smoking a joint"
],
": a part or space included between two articulations , knots, or nodes":[],
": a place where two things or parts are joined":[
"a joint between two pieces of timber"
],
": a shabby or disreputable place of entertainment":[
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"The Kansas facility announced on social media that Abi was euthanized Sunday morning due to ongoing problems with a tumorous joint , which zookeepers previously described as irreversible. \u2014 Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"The hot dog joint , which opened in the 1970s, is a local legend for its savory dogs and friendly service. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 3 May 2022",
"Inside, Sammie\u2019s is a throwback to a classic, red-sauce Italian joint \u2014all red leather banquettes and moody lighting and old photos on the wall. \u2014 Vogue , 14 Mar. 2022",
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"The series is the first major joint investigation between the national news team and CBS\u2019 local journalists. \u2014 Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 June 2022",
"Meriden police arrested a local man and charged him with manufacturing ghost guns after a joint investigation with Middletown police. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022",
"But Mississippi\u2019s Gulf Coast Restoration Fund is failing to meet any conventional measure of success for an economic development program, a joint investigation by the Sun Herald and ProPublica found. \u2014 Anita Lee, ProPublica , 24 June 2022",
"Scott also announced a joint investigation by the fire and police departments along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI. \u2014 Oren Oppenheim, ABC News , 15 June 2022",
"Eurojust, which will receive additional funds from the European Union, is also providing financial support to the joint investigation, said the agency\u2019s president, Ladislav Hamran. \u2014 Annabelle Chapman, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
"At the Singapore meeting, Trump unilaterally gave a key concession to Kim -- canceling joint US-South Korea military exercises, which were a longtime cornerstone of containing the North Korean rogue state -- and got nothing in return. \u2014 Peter Bergen, CNN , 28 May 2022",
"Biden appeared to be on the same page as Yoon in holding a hard line against North Korea, agreeing in concept to expand joint military exercises curtailed under former President Trump. \u2014 Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022",
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"To joint the meeting online, go to https://zoom.us/j/97915479743. \u2014 Roy Kent, Houston Chronicle , 20 Sep. 2020",
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"Hua only jointed Twitter -- which is blocked by China's Great Firewall -- relatively recently, one of a number of Chinese diplomats and foreign ministry officials who have taken to the platform to get their message out. \u2014 James Griffiths, CNN , 22 Apr. 2020",
"Even some of the most expensive hard swimbaits will blow out on a warp-speed retrieve, but Bucca\u2019s jointed Bull Shad (available in sizes as small as 3 inches and up to 9 inches) is made to swim true at any speed. \u2014 Pete Robbins, Field & Stream , 2 Mar. 2020",
"Four years ago, Manchester native Unger and her family purchased Tuck Shop from DJ Fernandes, lending the popular Coronado joint a little European spit and polish, but largely leaving its homey, comfort food vibe intact. \u2014 Dominic Armato, azcentral , 17 Jan. 2020",
"Buffalo Spot This fast-casual wings joint opened two more Valley locations in Goodyear and Mesa. \u2014 Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral , 3 Feb. 2020",
"Finger-jointed trim stock is made from shorter pieces of wood, which are finger- jointed together at the ends to create longer pieces. \u2014 James Dulley, Dallas News , 5 Jan. 2020"
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"The hardware must be secured into a ceiling joist for proper support. \u2014 Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens , 18 Feb. 2022",
"Davis, Brody\u2019s load-bearing masonry walls spalled; wood joist floors sagged. \u2014 New York Times , 4 Feb. 2022",
"Police also learned Hudson bought 32 rolls of joist tape confirmed to have been used on Hudson's home exterior deck, according to the affidavit. \u2014 Tracy Neal, Arkansas Online , 18 Dec. 2021",
"Cut rigid foam insulation to fit against the joist , filling any gaps wider than 1/4 inch with expanding foam. \u2014 Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens , 10 Dec. 2021",
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"The very land on which Congress now sits was first colonized by theVirginia Company of London, a joint-stock company chartered by King James I and his fellow shareholders. \u2014 Ol\u00faf\u1eb9\u0301mi T\u00e1\u00edw\u00f2, The New Republic , 3 Apr. 2020",
"In the 18th century the joint-stock company created bubbles, before going on to make large-scale business possible in the 19th century. \u2014 The Economist , 3 Oct. 2019",
"All major companies owned by the central government, excluding financial and cultural firms, will be transformed into limited-liability or joint-stock companies by Dec. 31, according to a plan released by the State Council, or cabinet. \u2014 WSJ , 26 July 2017"
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"This tiny joint in downtown Providence opened late summer 2021 by co-owners Kelsey Garvin and Dave Lanning. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"In particular, the minister had a stern warning for foreign tourists thinking of lighting up a joint in public. \u2014 Heather Chen, CNN , 9 June 2022",
"The recipients range from a local frozen yogurt shop in Mission Valley to a barbecue joint in Lemon Grove and a family business making tamales in Escondido. \u2014 Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 June 2022",
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"Instead cartilage gets help from what experts call dynamic loading\u2014putting stress or weight on the joint , which causes nutrient-carrying synovial fluid to flow in and out. \u2014 Claudia Wallis, Scientific American , 1 June 2022",
"The Kansas facility announced on social media that Abi was euthanized Sunday morning due to ongoing problems with a tumorous joint , which zookeepers previously described as irreversible. \u2014 Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"The hot dog joint , which opened in the 1970s, is a local legend for its savory dogs and friendly service. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 3 May 2022",
"Inside, Sammie\u2019s is a throwback to a classic, red-sauce Italian joint \u2014all red leather banquettes and moody lighting and old photos on the wall. \u2014 Vogue , 14 Mar. 2022",
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"The Palestinian Authority has refused a joint investigation, citing distrust of the Israelis. \u2014 New York Times , 2 July 2022",
"The series is the first major joint investigation between the national news team and CBS\u2019 local journalists. \u2014 Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 June 2022",
"Meriden police arrested a local man and charged him with manufacturing ghost guns after a joint investigation with Middletown police. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022",
"But Mississippi\u2019s Gulf Coast Restoration Fund is failing to meet any conventional measure of success for an economic development program, a joint investigation by the Sun Herald and ProPublica found. \u2014 Anita Lee, ProPublica , 24 June 2022",
"Scott also announced a joint investigation by the fire and police departments along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI. \u2014 Oren Oppenheim, ABC News , 15 June 2022",
"Eurojust, which will receive additional funds from the European Union, is also providing financial support to the joint investigation, said the agency\u2019s president, Ladislav Hamran. \u2014 Annabelle Chapman, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
"At the Singapore meeting, Trump unilaterally gave a key concession to Kim -- canceling joint US-South Korea military exercises, which were a longtime cornerstone of containing the North Korean rogue state -- and got nothing in return. \u2014 Peter Bergen, CNN , 28 May 2022",
"Biden appeared to be on the same page as Yoon in holding a hard line against North Korea, agreeing in concept to expand joint military exercises curtailed under former President Trump. \u2014 Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"While anyone can joint the waitlist, only residents who meet the state\u2019s eligibility criteria and live in one of 17 ZIP codes will be invited to book appointments for the federal doses. \u2014 Dallas News , 25 Feb. 2021",
"To joint the meeting online, go to https://zoom.us/j/97915479743. \u2014 Roy Kent, Houston Chronicle , 20 Sep. 2020",
"The ramen joint in Prospect Lefferts Gardens is offering contactless pickup for everything from all-purpose flour to ramen noodles, homemade miso and stock. \u2014 Elspeth Velten, New York Times , 26 Apr. 2020",
"Hua only jointed Twitter -- which is blocked by China's Great Firewall -- relatively recently, one of a number of Chinese diplomats and foreign ministry officials who have taken to the platform to get their message out. \u2014 James Griffiths, CNN , 22 Apr. 2020",
"Even some of the most expensive hard swimbaits will blow out on a warp-speed retrieve, but Bucca\u2019s jointed Bull Shad (available in sizes as small as 3 inches and up to 9 inches) is made to swim true at any speed. \u2014 Pete Robbins, Field & Stream , 2 Mar. 2020",
"Four years ago, Manchester native Unger and her family purchased Tuck Shop from DJ Fernandes, lending the popular Coronado joint a little European spit and polish, but largely leaving its homey, comfort food vibe intact. \u2014 Dominic Armato, azcentral , 17 Jan. 2020",
"Buffalo Spot This fast-casual wings joint opened two more Valley locations in Goodyear and Mesa. \u2014 Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral , 3 Feb. 2020",
"Finger-jointed trim stock is made from shorter pieces of wood, which are finger- jointed together at the ends to create longer pieces. \u2014 James Dulley, Dallas News , 5 Jan. 2020"
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"Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. \u2014 Carol Kovach, cleveland , 17 May 2022",
"Uh, the general assembly has to propose it as a joint resolution and it must be adopted by three fifths of the members of both chambers. \u2014 Laura Johnston, cleveland , 18 May 2022",
"Federal spending would instead be required to gain approval of the Legislature by a joint resolution or a legislative rule, neither of which the governor can veto. \u2014 Molly Beck, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 24 Feb. 2022",
"Lawmakers can invalidate certain federal agency regulations if a joint resolution is approved by both houses of Congress and signed by the president, or if Congress overrides a presidential veto. \u2014 Kevin Freking, ajc , 8 Dec. 2021",
"During the first week of the 2022 legislative session, Republicans passed a joint resolution to abolish local mask requirements ordered by local leaders in Salt Lake and Summit counties. \u2014 Kim Boj\u00f3rquez, The Salt Lake Tribune , 26 Jan. 2022",
"Lawmakers can invalidate certain federal agency regulations if a joint resolution is approved by both houses of Congress and signed by the president, or if Congress overrides a presidential veto. \u2014 Kevin Freking, ajc , 8 Dec. 2021",
"In January, after the D.C. Council voted in favor of a vaccine mandate for eligible public-school students, Ted Cruz, the Republican senator from Texas, introduced a joint resolution to block it. \u2014 Jessica Winter, The New Yorker , 7 Feb. 2022",
"The joint resolution passed through the House on Monday, also on a hastened unanimous vote, with its third reading waived. \u2014 Joe Sonka, The Courier-Journal , 14 Jan. 2022"
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"If your jointer is wide enough, jointing then planing the cutting board will create the best cutting surface. \u2014 Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics , 1 May 2021",
"Use a hand plane or jointer to make their edges square and straight. \u2014 Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics , 14 Nov. 2020",
"Housed on Union Avenue and decorated with vibrant murals, the creative haven is filled with a range of tools, including a variety of saws, hand tools, sanders, a jointer , a planer, a router table, a drill press, and a variety of wood. \u2014 Brittany Britto, baltimoresun.com , 17 Aug. 2017",
"Step 9: If your jointer is wide enough, jointing then planing the cutting board will create the best cutting surface. \u2014 Dave Ball, Popular Mechanics , 2 Aug. 2017"
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"This tiny joint in downtown Providence opened late summer 2021 by co-owners Kelsey Garvin and Dave Lanning. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"In particular, the minister had a stern warning for foreign tourists thinking of lighting up a joint in public. \u2014 Heather Chen, CNN , 9 June 2022",
"The recipients range from a local frozen yogurt shop in Mission Valley to a barbecue joint in Lemon Grove and a family business making tamales in Escondido. \u2014 Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 June 2022",
"Yet right downtown is a burger joint called Guns & Buns, where most of the items on the menu are named after weapons. \u2014 New York Times , 21 June 2022",
"Instead cartilage gets help from what experts call dynamic loading\u2014putting stress or weight on the joint , which causes nutrient-carrying synovial fluid to flow in and out. \u2014 Claudia Wallis, Scientific American , 1 June 2022",
"The Kansas facility announced on social media that Abi was euthanized Sunday morning due to ongoing problems with a tumorous joint , which zookeepers previously described as irreversible. \u2014 Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"The hot dog joint , which opened in the 1970s, is a local legend for its savory dogs and friendly service. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 3 May 2022",
"Inside, Sammie\u2019s is a throwback to a classic, red-sauce Italian joint \u2014all red leather banquettes and moody lighting and old photos on the wall. \u2014 Vogue , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The Palestinian Authority has refused a joint investigation, citing distrust of the Israelis. \u2014 New York Times , 2 July 2022",
"The series is the first major joint investigation between the national news team and CBS\u2019 local journalists. \u2014 Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 June 2022",
"Meriden police arrested a local man and charged him with manufacturing ghost guns after a joint investigation with Middletown police. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022",
"But Mississippi\u2019s Gulf Coast Restoration Fund is failing to meet any conventional measure of success for an economic development program, a joint investigation by the Sun Herald and ProPublica found. \u2014 Anita Lee, ProPublica , 24 June 2022",
"Scott also announced a joint investigation by the fire and police departments along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI. \u2014 Oren Oppenheim, ABC News , 15 June 2022",
"Eurojust, which will receive additional funds from the European Union, is also providing financial support to the joint investigation, said the agency\u2019s president, Ladislav Hamran. \u2014 Annabelle Chapman, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
"At the Singapore meeting, Trump unilaterally gave a key concession to Kim -- canceling joint US-South Korea military exercises, which were a longtime cornerstone of containing the North Korean rogue state -- and got nothing in return. \u2014 Peter Bergen, CNN , 28 May 2022",
"Biden appeared to be on the same page as Yoon in holding a hard line against North Korea, agreeing in concept to expand joint military exercises curtailed under former President Trump. \u2014 Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"While anyone can joint the waitlist, only residents who meet the state\u2019s eligibility criteria and live in one of 17 ZIP codes will be invited to book appointments for the federal doses. \u2014 Dallas News , 25 Feb. 2021",
"To joint the meeting online, go to https://zoom.us/j/97915479743. \u2014 Roy Kent, Houston Chronicle , 20 Sep. 2020",
"The ramen joint in Prospect Lefferts Gardens is offering contactless pickup for everything from all-purpose flour to ramen noodles, homemade miso and stock. \u2014 Elspeth Velten, New York Times , 26 Apr. 2020",
"Hua only jointed Twitter -- which is blocked by China's Great Firewall -- relatively recently, one of a number of Chinese diplomats and foreign ministry officials who have taken to the platform to get their message out. \u2014 James Griffiths, CNN , 22 Apr. 2020",
"Even some of the most expensive hard swimbaits will blow out on a warp-speed retrieve, but Bucca\u2019s jointed Bull Shad (available in sizes as small as 3 inches and up to 9 inches) is made to swim true at any speed. \u2014 Pete Robbins, Field & Stream , 2 Mar. 2020",
"Four years ago, Manchester native Unger and her family purchased Tuck Shop from DJ Fernandes, lending the popular Coronado joint a little European spit and polish, but largely leaving its homey, comfort food vibe intact. \u2014 Dominic Armato, azcentral , 17 Jan. 2020",
"Buffalo Spot This fast-casual wings joint opened two more Valley locations in Goodyear and Mesa. \u2014 Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral , 3 Feb. 2020",
"Finger-jointed trim stock is made from shorter pieces of wood, which are finger- jointed together at the ends to create longer pieces. \u2014 James Dulley, Dallas News , 5 Jan. 2020"
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"Slowly use your putty knife to spread a layer of joint compound across the wood, then use a trowel to create your own line designs. \u2014 Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens , 22 Mar. 2022",
"An example is Sheetrock\u2019s Easy Sand lightweight setting-type joint compound ($7.90 for an 18-pound bag at Home Depot). \u2014 Washington Post , 19 Oct. 2021",
"Note that dry-mix joint compound is also available, which comes in powder form. \u2014 Joseph Truini And Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics , 18 Aug. 2020",
"Simply pull out the nails and fill the holes with drywall joint compound . \u2014 Washington Post , 2 Aug. 2021",
"That\u2019s necessary because the surface is usually coated with joint compound dust left behind after the finished joints were sanded smooth. \u2014 Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics , 18 Dec. 2020",
"Then, use a joint knife to spread joint compound over the entire repair, while trying to feather the edges of the compound into the surrounding wall. \u2014 New York Times , 5 Dec. 2020",
"Mica gives metallic paint its glitter and is used in drywall joint compound and electrical insulation. \u2014 Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times , 11 Nov. 2020",
"Next, use a 4- or 6-in.-wide drywall knife to apply joint compound over the patch. \u2014 Joseph Truini And Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics , 18 Aug. 2020"
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This tiny joint in downtown Providence opened late summer 2021 by co-owners Kelsey Garvin and Dave Lanning. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 13 June 2022",
"In particular, the minister had a stern warning for foreign tourists thinking of lighting up a joint in public. \u2014 Heather Chen, CNN , 9 June 2022",
"The recipients range from a local frozen yogurt shop in Mission Valley to a barbecue joint in Lemon Grove and a family business making tamales in Escondido. \u2014 Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune , 7 June 2022",
"Yet right downtown is a burger joint called Guns & Buns, where most of the items on the menu are named after weapons. \u2014 New York Times , 21 June 2022",
"Instead cartilage gets help from what experts call dynamic loading\u2014putting stress or weight on the joint , which causes nutrient-carrying synovial fluid to flow in and out. \u2014 Claudia Wallis, Scientific American , 1 June 2022",
"The Kansas facility announced on social media that Abi was euthanized Sunday morning due to ongoing problems with a tumorous joint , which zookeepers previously described as irreversible. \u2014 Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com , 31 May 2022",
"The hot dog joint , which opened in the 1970s, is a local legend for its savory dogs and friendly service. \u2014 Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al , 3 May 2022",
"Inside, Sammie\u2019s is a throwback to a classic, red-sauce Italian joint \u2014all red leather banquettes and moody lighting and old photos on the wall. \u2014 Vogue , 14 Mar. 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"The Palestinian Authority has refused a joint investigation, citing distrust of the Israelis. \u2014 New York Times , 2 July 2022",
"The series is the first major joint investigation between the national news team and CBS\u2019 local journalists. \u2014 Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter , 29 June 2022",
"Meriden police arrested a local man and charged him with manufacturing ghost guns after a joint investigation with Middletown police. \u2014 Hartford Courant , 24 June 2022",
"But Mississippi\u2019s Gulf Coast Restoration Fund is failing to meet any conventional measure of success for an economic development program, a joint investigation by the Sun Herald and ProPublica found. \u2014 Anita Lee, ProPublica , 24 June 2022",
"Scott also announced a joint investigation by the fire and police departments along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the FBI. \u2014 Oren Oppenheim, ABC News , 15 June 2022",
"Eurojust, which will receive additional funds from the European Union, is also providing financial support to the joint investigation, said the agency\u2019s president, Ladislav Hamran. \u2014 Annabelle Chapman, Washington Post , 31 May 2022",
"At the Singapore meeting, Trump unilaterally gave a key concession to Kim -- canceling joint US-South Korea military exercises, which were a longtime cornerstone of containing the North Korean rogue state -- and got nothing in return. \u2014 Peter Bergen, CNN , 28 May 2022",
"Biden appeared to be on the same page as Yoon in holding a hard line against North Korea, agreeing in concept to expand joint military exercises curtailed under former President Trump. \u2014 Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times , 24 May 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"While anyone can joint the waitlist, only residents who meet the state\u2019s eligibility criteria and live in one of 17 ZIP codes will be invited to book appointments for the federal doses. \u2014 Dallas News , 25 Feb. 2021",
"To joint the meeting online, go to https://zoom.us/j/97915479743. \u2014 Roy Kent, Houston Chronicle , 20 Sep. 2020",
"The ramen joint in Prospect Lefferts Gardens is offering contactless pickup for everything from all-purpose flour to ramen noodles, homemade miso and stock. \u2014 Elspeth Velten, New York Times , 26 Apr. 2020",
"Hua only jointed Twitter -- which is blocked by China's Great Firewall -- relatively recently, one of a number of Chinese diplomats and foreign ministry officials who have taken to the platform to get their message out. \u2014 James Griffiths, CNN , 22 Apr. 2020",
"Even some of the most expensive hard swimbaits will blow out on a warp-speed retrieve, but Bucca\u2019s jointed Bull Shad (available in sizes as small as 3 inches and up to 9 inches) is made to swim true at any speed. \u2014 Pete Robbins, Field & Stream , 2 Mar. 2020",
"Four years ago, Manchester native Unger and her family purchased Tuck Shop from DJ Fernandes, lending the popular Coronado joint a little European spit and polish, but largely leaving its homey, comfort food vibe intact. \u2014 Dominic Armato, azcentral , 17 Jan. 2020",
"Buffalo Spot This fast-casual wings joint opened two more Valley locations in Goodyear and Mesa. \u2014 Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral , 3 Feb. 2020",
"Finger-jointed trim stock is made from shorter pieces of wood, which are finger- jointed together at the ends to create longer pieces. \u2014 James Dulley, Dallas News , 5 Jan. 2020"
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