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
Being Italian, the designers made sure to emphasize a four-season dining area adjoining the cockpit that can be left open for alfresco dining or enclosed in chillier weather.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
Benedict, the Pope emeritus, took a role in the ceremony; some half million devotees of the two sainted Popes filled the piazza and the streets adjoining the Vatican.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
The primary bedroom, also with outdoor access, is adjoined by a bathroom with a funky blue-tiled shower.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Alternatively, the Queen’s University grounds, Ulster Museum and adjoining Botanic Gardens provide a quieter, more reflective experience and are easily reached from the city center.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
Benedict, the Pope emeritus, took a role in the ceremony; some half million devotees of the two sainted Popes filled the piazza and the streets adjoining the Vatican.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
The primary bedroom, also with outdoor access, is adjoined by a bathroom with a funky blue-tiled shower.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Alternatively, the Queen’s University grounds, Ulster Museum and adjoining Botanic Gardens provide a quieter, more reflective experience and are easily reached from the city center.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Robinson, 31, joined the Heat after going undrafted out of Michigan in 2018, becoming the franchise leader for the most career three-pointers made by a Heat player.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Both will join the league in 2026 after the Golden State Valkyries opened their inaugural season this year.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Accessories are the easiest way into the look—extra-large market totes and slim Keds-like slippers add instant impact.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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That’s essentially what DevaCurl’s Volume + Boost Curl Cream does, as it’s meant to add more volume to fine hair from the roots.—
Danielle Jackson,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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There are also formal living and dining rooms, a bar area, a library flanked by offices, and a posh primary suite flaunting a private patio, sitting room, and deluxe bath with a sauna, steam room, and huge freestanding tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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He is flanked by a young QB who is looking to make a name for himself and isn't scared to let the ball fly.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The district's next step is to work with the Village of Saukville to annex the land into the village; that would enable the new Saukville Elementary School to access the village's sewer and water utilities.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Trump has also repeatedly threatened to annex Canada and turn it into the 51st U.S. state, triggering backlash, including consumer and travel boycotts, by some Canadians.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 July 2025
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This literary theme weaves its way throughout the property, which has a large garden surrounded by tall trees and flowers where guests can enjoy ordering from the restaurant and bar’s menu.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Fire containment Understanding what 30% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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The end of hostilities with Iran and the push for peace in Gaza has led Trump and Netanyahu to continue to expand the Abraham Accords and normalize relations between Israel and neighboring Arab states.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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But romance is certainly not in the air for residents of Seoul and neighboring Incheon city, who have been plagued by these pesky insects in recent weeks, as rising temperatures due to climate change spur their spread.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Only the Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas — who could be among the 12 All-Star Game reserves, which will be selected by the league’s head coaches and announced this Sunday — has more assists per game (9.3), and she’s touched the hardwood in 12 contests this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Scott and Jacob also touch on MLS teams’ $41 million Club World Cup haul, with a portion of that money headed to players, pending negotiation between the league and union.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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“Adjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoin. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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