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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
Members can also take advantage of the family program and book adjoining rooms at half price.
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Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Here, a marble island anchors the cooking space, which adjoins a more casual dining area and the family room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025
An impressive fitness center adjoins the spa.
—Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Our 25,000 square-foot expansion, adjoining our longtime home in the Historic Shorter African Methodist Episcopal Church (100 years old in 2026), is not just a beautiful edifice.
—Malik Robinson, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
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Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
Here, a marble island anchors the cooking space, which adjoins a more casual dining area and the family room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2025
An impressive fitness center adjoins the spa.
—Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Our 25,000 square-foot expansion, adjoining our longtime home in the Historic Shorter African Methodist Episcopal Church (100 years old in 2026), is not just a beautiful edifice.
—Malik Robinson, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
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Jim Harbaugh also discounted any notion that his brother would join him with the Chargers in any capacity.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Warren joins former Boise State wide receivers coach Matt Miller and safeties coach Tyler Stockton in departing the program in recent days.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The warmth of these paint colors counteracts the cool light in north-facing rooms, adds depth and character, and makes the otherwise cool spaces feel inviting.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Aldo Chelsey Pumps Last but not least the D’Orsay silhouette and 3-inch heel on the Aldo Chelsey Pumps add extra allure and drama to an already sophisticated shoe.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Chavez posted a photo of Gregory Bovino walking down 33rd Street and Portland Avenue, flanked by three agents wearing masks.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the photograph released by the presidential palace, Rodríguez is flanked on one side by her brother and the president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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In November, Boise annexed land for the 3,500 home Murio Farms subdivision down the street from Corey Barton Homes’ Locale, a 2,000-home development already underway.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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But Trump’s reluctance to rule out taking military action to annex the world's largest non-continental island has frustrated many members of the president's own party.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The surrounding businesses were evacuated by El Monte police as the investigation continued.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tourism industry officials in the towns surrounding Yosemite, who generally oppose reservations to enter Yosemite, praised the announcement.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Homestead also provides access to the neighboring Royal Palm State Park.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Other states, including neighboring Indiana, have asked for even more flexibility.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2026
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South Korean officials have said that Lee and Takaichi would likely touch on the tensions between China and Japan on Lee’s two-day visit.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Visitors can also view and touch snakes displayed by the San Diego Herpetological Society, take photos inside a replica eagle nest in the art barn and visit informational booths from local wildlife organizations.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Adjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoin. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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