adjoined

past tense of adjoin

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of adjoined Then, another 20-year-old man, Daktari Rose Deacon, of Hyde Park, left a bathroom that adjoined the bedroom, according to police, who searched the bathroom and found another loaded firearm with an extended magazine. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 July 2026 Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace. Bridget Borgobello july 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026 Though the properties cannot be structurally adjoined, the 500-square-foot studio serves as ideal guest quarters or office space next to the primary 3,000-square-foot loft. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 June 2026 When first responders arrived, heavy smoke filled the air and flames were observed in the front corner window of the first floor of a 16-unit apartment building which is adjoined to two other apartment buildings. Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 17 Feb. 2026 Both intend to make new stadiums the striking centrepiece of wider developments, adjoined to large fan zones and commercial opportunities. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026 Stein’s bedroom adjoined the room where Dodge would visit her lover at night; kept awake by the murmurings and moans, Stein lit a candle and composed a portrait of her host. Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025 Flay lives in the Morris Adjmic–designed Sterling Mason, a condominium composed of a 1905 red brick warehouse adjoined with a newer, metallic mirror image. Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjoined
Verb
  • Her skill in the post as a passing hub and a scorer is near-unmatched, and she is flanked by two dynamic guards in Julie Allemand (Toronto Tempo) and Julie Vanloo, who are willing creators and attackers.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • It would be topped with a sixty-foot gold statue of Lady Liberty, wearing wings and flanked by gold eagles.
    Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Under the guise of paying homage to the bouquet of flowers his grandmother crocheted for his sister on her wedding day, Joseph added a matching purple bouquet which conveniently hides the super long crotch.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Milwaukee Public Library research and policy coordinator Joey McMahon added the library has been a staple for Milwaukee artists and music lovers for a long time.
    Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Owen Coyle has been given the title of player pathways manager and oversees the progress of the numerous players Forest have out on loan, including Tyler Bindon at Charlton and Zach Abbott, who joined Southampton.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cubs slugger Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 40th home run and joined Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber (42) as the only players to reach the mark this season.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The kingdom spanned several hundred years until it was annexed into British Ceylon in 1815.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Over 43,300 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over Russia and illegally annexed Crimea in June, July and August, according to Defense Ministry data compiled by The Associated Press, although some clearly hit their targets.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The leather reclining chairs at the front of the ship surrounded by shelves of interesting books and magazines is perfect for a day at sea.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • There is a belief that a part of this instant impact is down to being surrounded by gifted players.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Thursday's pull-back comes after the benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield touched a multi-year high during Wednesday's session as inflation and debt concerns continue to weigh on markets.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Steinem’s influence touched many points, particularly art, photography, and popular culture.
    Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Adjoined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoined. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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