joints

noun

plural of joint
1
as in junctions
a place where two or more things are united the leak was found at a joint in the pipe

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2
as in places
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business let's go to the local burger joint

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3
as in prisons
slang a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody violate your probation and you'll be back in the joint in short order, loser

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Recent Examples of joints Philadelphia Zoo The zoo said Makini was humanely euthanized after months of arthritis significantly affected his joints, along with recent significant signs of weakness and difficulty navigating. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 In melanoma patients, Keytruda treatment can result in fatigue, diarrhea, rash and inflammation of joints and muscles, as well as of healthy organs in some cases. — CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 At a time when Republican leaders are increasingly targeting the state’s growing Muslim communities, halal barbecue joints like Goldee’s are thriving in Texas. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Plus, dehydration can also worsen other menopause symptoms, including brain fog, fatigue and achy joints. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Aug. 2026 Others might increase their activity after losing weight, accelerating wear and tear on their joints. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Key Takeaways Low omega-3 levels aren’t always obvious, but possible signs include changes in your skin, mood, concentration, eye health, and joints. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 20 Aug. 2026 Adding faces, legs and dozens of extra joints adds complexity, not value. — Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 The researchers also developed simplified models for closed-chain parallel-linkage actuators used in joints such as the ankles, knees, and waist. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for joints
  1. junctions
  2. places
  3. prisons
  4. intersections
  5. facilities
  6. penitentiaries
  7. establishments
  8. jails
Noun
  • The cells are connected by proteins called tight junctions, which act like tiny gatekeepers.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
  • Beyond Akkermansia muciniphila, Pendulum's products feature Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium beijerinckii, both butyrate-producing strains that fuel colon cells, support tight junctions in the gut lining, and stimulate GLP-1 production.
    — Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Definition of junctions
Noun
  • Heat index values may surpass 100° some places during the afternoon hours.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Its return coincides with citywide discussions about a lack of third spaces — places outside of work, school and home — for teens to hang out that will keep them off the streets.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of places
Noun
  • Gangs destroyed three of Haiti’s main prisons in early 2024, and those still operating are severely overcrowded.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the most difficult positions to fill have been state troopers, correction officers in the prisons, and nurses in psychiatric hospitals.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of prisons
Noun
  • Created by Rae and Larry Wilmore, and starring Rae, the show follows Issa Dee, a South Los Angeles woman navigating the messy intersections of friendship, romance, career ambition and identity alongside her best friend Molly Carter.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Their work centers on humans who sit at the intersections of time, space, and culture.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of intersections
Noun
  • Current policy allows airport facilities to be named only for people who have been dead at least two years and who made significant contributions to the airport authority or aviation in Middle Tennessee.
    — Hadley Hitson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The biggest challenge for Harley in his first head coaching role has been staying connected with all of the different arms of the athletic department that go into supporting a football team, from equipment and facilities to tickets and marketing.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of facilities
Noun
  • Hodge says he was abused in multiple federal penitentiaries, but was frequently blocked from filing complaints about it.
    — Christie Thompson, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • This includes providing the Colombian military more leeway in the field, signing a new security agreement with Washington and building 10 mega-prisons that mimic Bukele’s network of penitentiaries in El Salvador.
    — Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Definition of penitentiaries
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  • Eight months after legalization, there is still not a single active VGT machine in Chicago, even though 311 establishments have applied for and 42 have received state licenses.
    — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Roaches, rodent droppings and food stored at unsafe temperatures were found at Tarrant County food establishments during the latest round of health inspections, according to the inspection report.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishments
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  • Of the more than $3 billion that Miami-Dade plans to collect in property taxes next year, roughly 70 cents of every dollar fund the county’s Sheriff’s Office, fire department, jails, roads and transit costs, and Jackson, the Herald analysis found.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, in 2022, a year after the Humphrey decision, 74% of people in California jails were still unsentenced and awaiting trial.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Joints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joints. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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