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"joining" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often consolidation (13 letters).
Definitions
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Union act”7 letters
02“Connecting together”7 letters
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