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
Under their umbrella company, Daily Dose Hospitality, Leslie and John have also launched Ten Sushi (a seafood spot adjoining Bosscat) and Byblos Cafe.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2025
Soaring windows add transparency and drama to the larger of two adjoining living spaces, which also has an old-school wood stove and access to a large wraparound deck.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
Brown’s property adjoins the 81-year-old’s, according to police.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The sushi shop would sit on the south side of the parking lot adjoining the Boise Co-Op and next to Pho Real, across from St. Joseph’s Catholic School.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2025
Soaring windows add transparency and drama to the larger of two adjoining living spaces, which also has an old-school wood stove and access to a large wraparound deck.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
Brown’s property adjoins the 81-year-old’s, according to police.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The sushi shop would sit on the south side of the parking lot adjoining the Boise Co-Op and next to Pho Real, across from St. Joseph’s Catholic School.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjoin
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Elle has no relation to a third film in the franchise (following the 2003 sequel Red, White & Blonde), which has been in development since 2018, with Mindy Kaling joining as a screenwriter in 2020.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Not much of a surprise since Bondi, before joining Team Trump, was a lobbyist in a firm charging Qatar $115,000 per month to represent that country’s interests in Washington.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the Pelicans, who are now owned by Gayle Benson, have since added another zero to their valuation: Forbes estimates the team is worth $3.05 billion.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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For $29 per month, the Core plan adds five collaborators, 50GB of storage, and e-commerce.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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The historic landmark sits on 10th St. NW in The District, and it’s flanked by new, pretty buildings up and down the avenue.—
Mac Engel
May 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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His arrival into Saudi airspace was flanked by an escort of F-15 fighter jets, landing at the King Khalid International Airport Royal Terminal to an awaiting lavender carpet lined by riders on Arabian horses, guards in regalia and a live band.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Frederiksen’s comments Friday are the latest in the spat between Denmark, Greenland and the United States because Trump seeks to annex the strategic Arctic island.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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President Trump has stuck with his intention for the U.S. to annex Greenland, using military force if necessary.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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Flash flooding will also be a risk for those areas and the surrounding areas across the East.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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He’s placed small wooden blocks wrapped in felt behind the headboard to protect the wall without being an eyesore or causing permanent damage to the surrounding space.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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Lake Tahoe Compound In classic Zuckerberg fashion, the billionaire rapidly scooped up two neighboring estates totaling about 10 acres on the pristine west shore of the lake —one in December 2018 for $22 million and the other just a few weeks later for $37 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
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Still, there are so many exceptional properties lining the coast, including neighboring Antibes and the iconic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, that the options are endless.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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His comments touched on various topics, including his discussions with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his stance on Syria's potential joining of the Abraham Accords, and his views on the ongoing Middle East conflicts.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Convergence touches everything — process, tech, roles, working groups, and more.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Adjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoin. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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