as in adjacent
having a border in common
the cows had broken through the fence and were grazing in the adjoining field
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as in neighboring
to be adjacent to
the bedroom of their apartment adjoins their neighbor's living room
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as in adding
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 adjoining
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
For larger groups or families, the already massive two-bedroom penthouse can become a three-bedroom behemoth thanks to an optional adjoining suite.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Book Early and Plan Smart Family-friendly accommodations like adjoining rooms, suites, and vacation rentals sell out faster than standard rooms.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Perched on a picturesque cliffside, the resort was breathtaking, but our best tactical decision was opting for adjoining rooms.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 Apr. 2026
For larger groups or families, the already massive two-bedroom penthouse can become a three-bedroom behemoth thanks to an optional adjoining suite.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Book Early and Book Smart Family-friendly accommodations like adjoining rooms, suites, and vacation rentals sell out faster than standard rooms.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
Book Early and Plan Smart Family-friendly accommodations like adjoining rooms, suites, and vacation rentals sell out faster than standard rooms.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjoining
Adjective
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An adjacent segment is fully funded and needs to be built.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The council and planning commission discussed establishing standards for massing for multi-family housing and determining the maximum height of buildings adjacent to single-family homes to quell residents’ concerns about privacy and building bulk.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The launch came 4 hours and 6 minutes after the Koreasat-6A mission at neighboring KSC.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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In the meantime, here's what to know about the launch from neighboring California, as well as when and where to potentially see the rocket in Arizona.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Alysha Khan said, adding that her dad eagerly agreed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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In addition to hiring ambassadors, money will also go toward adding staffers in the security operations center, which collects feeds from more than 2,000 cameras, and security guards who are typically law enforcement.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The new Calibre 1150 was designed using 3-D modeling such that nearly all functions are easily engaged and adjusted via three pushers fitted within and flanking the crown, while all calendar functions are displayed via dedicated apertures in order to minimize visual clutter.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Along the route, my father would point in disgust at the large Olympic-torch flames dotting the horizon and rising above the acres of palm trees flanking the highway.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Before joining the Administration, Rogers practiced as a First Amendment lawyer whose clients included Charlie Kirk and Douglass Mackey, an alt-right meme poster who had been convicted of voter suppression, a charge that was later overturned.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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None of this even includes Rahm’s reported $300million to $400m signing bonus for joining LIV from the PGA Tour in the first place in December 2023.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The resort also supports the South Caicos Heritage Foundation, which protects surrounding coral reefs and often spearheads community clean-up initiatives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Asia-Pacific markets whipsawed in volatile trading on Tuesday, with major indices flipping to losses in the morning session, as uncertainty surrounding the war weighs on investor sentiment.—
Hugh Leask,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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The goal was originally waived off due to his stick touching the puck above the cross bar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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User queries all get processed locally, never touching a cloud server.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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The land abutting the Pinto Mountains Wilderness is also home to badgers, bighorn sheep and Mojave fringe-toed lizards.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Vinces-Cobena was shot next to a chain-link fence abutting a factory that dominates one side of the block.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Adjoining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoining. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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