1
as in to join
to be adjacent to
the bedroom of their apartment adjoins their neighbor's living room
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of adjoin
But all this development has often meant that riparian borders (in this case, the wooded land adjoining the river), which can slow a flood down, have been fragmented.
—
John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
São Paulo is situated across two 18th-century buildings adjoined by a central courtyard in the heart of Santa Catarina.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
In a flat city where all private and public property is organized into rectangles and triangles aligned with the principal points of the compass, Lincoln Yards is defined by a series of wedges, lumps and lobes that don’t adjoin with the rest of the Chicago street map.
—F.k. Plous, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
This crimson-red building that adjoins Chafariz da Esperança, a baroque fountain and national monument from 1760, has recently undergone a renovation leaving behind five modern apartments spread across four floors.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for adjoin
John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
São Paulo is situated across two 18th-century buildings adjoined by a central courtyard in the heart of Santa Catarina.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
In a flat city where all private and public property is organized into rectangles and triangles aligned with the principal points of the compass, Lincoln Yards is defined by a series of wedges, lumps and lobes that don’t adjoin with the rest of the Chicago street map.
—F.k. Plous, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
This crimson-red building that adjoins Chafariz da Esperança, a baroque fountain and national monument from 1760, has recently undergone a renovation leaving behind five modern apartments spread across four floors.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for adjoin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjoin
Verb
-
Under the terms of the agreements, Kutcher will join Soho House’s board of directors.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 Aug. 2025
-
After that, Trump would join Putin and Zelenskyy for a discussion aimed at pushingthe two warring sides closer together.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Elderflower plays nicely with the flavors in the cocktail, so adding a splash of elderflower liqueur or syrup is a really nice addition.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
-
The signing adds another high-profile Korean artist to UMK’s growing roster, which includes Dean, Heyoon, Okasian and Bryan Chase, as the Universal Music Group division continues to expand its footprint in the competitive K-pop market.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
After warmly greeting the Russian president, whose full-scale invasion of Ukraine has so far left more than a million people dead and injured, a US B-2 stealth bomber, flanked by fighter jets, roared overhead.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
-
The event kicked off with both leaders stepping from their respective aircrafts and walking down a red carpet flanked by F-22 fighters and greeting each other before taking part in a photo opportunity.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
President Donald Trump has offered his critics, the world and U.S. allies contrasting images on how America treats its friends and adversaries after failing to broker a ceasefire in Russia's unprovoked war to annex Ukraine.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
-
International tourism is expected to fall by 17% this year, or 2 million fewer travelers, led by Canadian visitors staying home after Trump threatened to annex the country.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Jazmin Lopez's 5-year-old daughter, center, is surrounded by her big brother, Ian, and his friends walking her to class.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
-
With these results, scientists said, the discoveries surrounding TB treatment could help address other critical public health concerns.—
Noah Lyons,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
At that time, Dickson didn’t know that nuclear weapons were being detonated in the neighboring state of Nevada as the US tested its new stockpile.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
-
Not to mention, the lake’s only public access is through neighboring Devils Fork State Park.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Most snakebites occur when a rattlesnake is handled or accidentally touched by someone walking or climbing, according to the U.S. Forest Service.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
-
In short, the hospitality industry spans the globe and touches all cultures, countries and humanity.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Adjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoin. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share