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 flanking
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
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
More David McNew/Getty Images What To Know The warning applies to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and adjoining locations in southern Nevada, southeastern California, as well as western and southern Arizona.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The three-story building completely collapsed, and three adjoining buildings were heavily damaged, officials said.
—Shawn Inglima, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
Moments later, Padilla was shoved to the floor face-down in a hallway outside the briefing room, handcuffed, and temporarily detained in an adjoining room.
—Nik Popli, Time, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
Metal detectors were eventually installed in the Capitol and the adjoining Legislative Office Building in Hartford, along with security doors that prevent direct entrance from the parking garage for anyone without a badge.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
More David McNew/Getty Images What To Know The warning applies to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and adjoining locations in southern Nevada, southeastern California, as well as western and southern Arizona.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
The three-story building completely collapsed, and three adjoining buildings were heavily damaged, officials said.
—Shawn Inglima, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
Moments later, Padilla was shoved to the floor face-down in a hallway outside the briefing room, handcuffed, and temporarily detained in an adjoining room.
—Nik Popli, Time, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjoining
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This modern mode of transportation would usher in a golden age of motoring, and John Oosterhuis, an immigrant from the Netherlands, planned to take advantage by building the Dutch Mill Motel in 1951 adjacent to the new highway.—
Paul Eisenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The flatland at the southern end is adjacent to the Lón Lagoon, which is separated from the North Atlantic Ocean by a beautiful black sand beach.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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City staff presented strategies that include adding more police officers, investing in community efforts and lobbying the state legislature for support.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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Derrick Brown’s absence throughout most of last season proved to be a stunning blow for the run defense, and adding a pair of studs to the group will not only improve the unit, but also provide insurance in case of another major injury.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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Tesla plans to launch a ride-hail service in Austin around June, joining Amazon’s (AMZN) Zoox and Waymo — among others — in the city.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Following the motorcycle accident, Williams worked as an analyst for CBS Sports Network before joining ESPN.—
Elise Devlin,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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In another court challenge, the drama surrounding beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting significantly ramped up this week.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Then there was the Democrat congressman from the abutting district, Gerry Studds.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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The nearest properties abutting the project are 124 feet away from its development site, making any potential fires threatening to local property and safety, according to officials.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Adjoining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoining. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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