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verb

present participle of adjoin
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How is the word adjoining different from other adjectives like it?

Some common synonyms of adjoining are adjacent, contiguous, and juxtaposed. While all these words mean "being in close proximity," adjoining definitely implies meeting and touching at some point or line.

had adjoining rooms at the hotel

Where would adjacent be a reasonable alternative to adjoining?

While in some cases nearly identical to adjoining, adjacent may or may not imply contact but always implies absence of anything of the same kind in between.

a house with an adjacent garage

When is contiguous a more appropriate choice than adjoining?

While the synonyms contiguous and adjoining are close in meaning, contiguous implies having contact on all or most of one side.

offices in all 48 contiguous states

When might juxtaposed be a better fit than adjoining?

In some situations, the words juxtaposed and adjoining are roughly equivalent. However, juxtaposed means placed side by side especially so as to permit comparison and contrast.

a skyscraper juxtaposed to a church

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of adjoining
Adjective
This makes Barcelona’s famous La Ramblas pedestrian area and adjoining areas congested with tourists and low-end tourist shoppes. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Her paintings are a delight to look at, with pleasure arising from the complex interplay of colors—say, black against red against orange—or subtle variations in adjoining geometric shapes. Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 27 June 2025 The property, in an area of rolling fields north of Montauk Highway, came with an adjoining nine-acre agricultural reserve. Andrew Rice, Curbed, 26 June 2025 Nieman and Johnson will accommodate vendor booths, food trucks and the adjoining beer festival. Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for adjoining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjoining
Adjective
  • Where once ambiguity clouded the path into adjacent markets, leaders can now harness AI to identify hidden patterns, predict category demand, and test new offerings with precision.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Just outside the hotel’s tranquil walls, guests will find a vibrant neighborhood teeming with restaurants, bars and cafés, as well as the Museum of Ancient Art adjacent to the hotel.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • Following the motorcycle accident, Williams worked as an analyst for CBS Sports Network before joining ESPN.
    Elise Devlin, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • In another court challenge, the drama surrounding beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting significantly ramped up this week.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Then there was the Democrat congressman from the abutting district, Gerry Studds.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
  • 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 11 Jul. 2025.

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