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 The Moon conjoins expansive Jupiter, bringing energy and goodwill to friendships, teamwork, and community efforts. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026 The rock kids, the funk kids, the disco-ers, the club rats are all fleetingly conjoined by one pair of highly attuned ears loitering on the streets. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 The Moon conjoins fiery Mars, making people quicker to react and less patient with unclear messages. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 5th House of Creativity, Romance, Play, and Self-Expression, helping pleasure become clearer, smarter, and easier to shape. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 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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  • After combining to win just 60 games over the past three seasons, good health could see the team residing in the nation’s capital crack 40 wins for the first time since 2018.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The new system takes the concept in a different direction by combining hydrogen production with chemical synthesis.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of combine
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  • Israel, which has refused to cooperate with the commission since it was established in 2021, has strenuously denied the accusations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Among those is John, one of several co-conspirators who has pleaded guilty and is cooperating in hope of receiving a reduction in their life sentences.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of cooperate
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  • Being able to have the in-person connectivity with talking to your coworkers, being able to collaborate, is great and then also the larger programming of the company as a whole.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • More recently, she’s kept busy producing songs for Adéla, collaborating with Sevdaliza, and featuring on songs created by ex-boyfriend Anyma.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of collaborate
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  • By uniting Eastern cultural references, uncompromising craftsmanship, and conscious sustainability, Songmont continues to cultivate a distinct cultural identity and voice on the global stage.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The merger will also unite two of the five biggest Hollywood studios; dozens of television channels; and two of the biggest US TV news divisions, CNN and CBS News.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of unite
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  • Each of the elements these folks have contributed, whether a dedicated musical score, meticulous floral arrangements, or a global food profile, has merged to make this project feel singular and special.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ellison plans to spend at least $30 billion a year on content, but must also merge streaming operations and navigate challenges including integrating CNN and CBS.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Conjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjoin. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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