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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the bedroom of their apartment adjoins their neighbor's living room
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as in to add
to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase
after the dictionary writer's talk, the principal adjoined a few remarks about her own love of words
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Recent Examples of adjoin
The two beds can also be adjoined into a single double bed with an optional kit.
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New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
When first responders arrived, heavy smoke filled the air and flames were observed in the front corner window of the first floor of a 16-unit apartment building which is adjoined to two other apartment buildings.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Further, nearby Walmart, Stop & Shop supermarket, Comfort Inn, and adjoining Motel 6 drive consistent traffic to the area, according to Marcus & Millichap.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
But the town adjoining the base, Delta Junction, is small (with a 2020 population of 918) and has only a handful of food stores and restaurants.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
When first responders arrived, heavy smoke filled the air and flames were observed in the front corner window of the first floor of a 16-unit apartment building which is adjoined to two other apartment buildings.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Further, nearby Walmart, Stop & Shop supermarket, Comfort Inn, and adjoining Motel 6 drive consistent traffic to the area, according to Marcus & Millichap.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
But the town adjoining the base, Delta Junction, is small (with a 2020 population of 918) and has only a handful of food stores and restaurants.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjoin
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Senior midfielder Olivia Lujano is catalyst for offense, joined by senior forward Isabella Matty and sophomore forward Viviana Lujano.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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But as oil prices soared, he and his administration have been forced to consider new options -- including asking other countries to join the push with their own warships.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Struggling to get inside as easily as they were accustomed to, Jaliyah Diggs led Hopkins with 20 points; Walker added 14 points and nine rebounds.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Baylor Scheierman hit one to close the first quarter, Sam Hauser added two early in the second and Boston surged ahead.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Relax at one of the cozy high tops or along the 10-person marble bar flanked by 2 olive trees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The property spans a rolling ridgeline of meadows and forests sitting at 4,800 feet, with 12 upscale cabins and six suites surrounding a central lodge that boasts an expansive dining room flanked by a large hearth on one side and a wall of glass on the other.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, Carpentersville has annexed more than 200 acres along its western border.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Grand Prairie recently annexed 900 acres so the development’s town center will have police and fire protection along with water and sewer service.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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The rooms Quiet luxury is the name of the game at Amanyara and the resort consists of one-to-two bedroom pavilions and three-to-six bedroom villas, each surrounded by forest, with park or ocean views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Otherwise, Chatham is just a crossroads surrounded by turnrows and a few swampy stands of cypress trees.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Even Azerbaijan, a Muslim country neighboring Iran that has forged close ties with Israel, has come under assault.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Balat is from neighboring Langhorne, and Kayumi is from Newtown, about 4 miles north.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Nick Halic leaned forward, his hand touching the head of senior Charles Eleri while offering a pep talk.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The desparation shot was wide left, never touching the rim or backboard.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Adjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoin. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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