1
as in to join
to be adjacent to
the bedroom of their apartment adjoins their neighbor's living room
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2
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 rest hail from all over, and while the city’s cultural pull makes leisure guests the large majority, the huge gardens and event spaces like the Conventino, a deconsecrated 19th century church adjoining Palazzo del Nero, mean that the hotel is a popular venue too for social and corporate events.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Julian lords over not one but two swanky adjoining townhouses stuffed with antiques.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In a Reddit thread discussing adjoining rooms on cruises, one user described constant disruptions from neighboring guests.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The adjoining family room seamlessly connects the kitchen and breakfast area, creating a comfortable gathering space.
—Judi Wright, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Julian lords over not one but two swanky adjoining townhouses stuffed with antiques.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
In a Reddit thread discussing adjoining rooms on cruises, one user described constant disruptions from neighboring guests.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The adjoining family room seamlessly connects the kitchen and breakfast area, creating a comfortable gathering space.
—Judi Wright, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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She's joined by her costars Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci (though Meryl Streep is seemingly skipping the event).—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Junior Brittney Friedman, a Towson commit, added three goals and two assists while senior Lily Svirsky (Columbia University signee) recorded two goals.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Tyrese Maxey added 30 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.—
Kyle Hightower,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The two men, who were flanked by their wives, chatted during the parade, which was capped with a flyover of four F-35 military jets.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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He was flanked by two classic Stormtroopers, who had different dialogue in each showing — one time critiquing Black Spire Outpost and later talking of a run-in with a Jedi.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Meridian City Council approved annexing 70 acres of farmland for a major residential and commercial development despite vague plans, with members swayed by concerns that a Star-area sewer district could otherwise serve the territory.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Kerch bridge which was completed in 2018 links mainland Russia to the Crimean Peninsula, which was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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And while the resort's four dining and drinking spots draw inspiration from cuisines around the world, their menus are filled with ingredients harvested from the surrounding landscape.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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On County Road 2480, the roof was lifted from a home and surrounding trees fell in multiple directions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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The launch came 4 hours and 6 minutes after the Koreasat-6A mission at neighboring KSC.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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For the past seven years, passengers have relied on international airlines and indirect routes through neighboring Latin American countries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The demonstration also touched on various issues that Americans have been facing including the rising cost of food and gas due in part to tariffs, the war in Iran and immigration sweeps that experts have said contributed to a shortage of agricultural workers.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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One with Ayo Edebiri, which touched on topics like the Chinatown bus and Ocean’s Eleven.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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“Adjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoin. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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