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as in joins
to be adjacent to
the bedroom of their apartment adjoins their neighbor's living room
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as in adds
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 adjoins
In the bathroom that adjoins the home gym, a soft-pink marble steals the show.
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2026
The city is building a pedestrian and bike bridge from the River Market to the Riverfront that adjoins the streetcar tracks.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The new building Musk posted about is in nearby Southaven, Mississippi, and adjoins the Colossus 2 facility, the Information reported earlier Tuesday, citing property records and a person familiar with the project.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
An impressive fitness center adjoins the spa.
—Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
The Railroader Printing House adjoins the Park Square Court building, which was once slated by Madison Equities to be converted into apartments or a Marriott hotel.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025
This formal living room adjoins a dining area so the space can accommodate a large gathering.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The bridge adjoins the War Eagle Mill and carries traffic across War Eagle Creek.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2026
The city is building a pedestrian and bike bridge from the River Market to the Riverfront that adjoins the streetcar tracks.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The new building Musk posted about is in nearby Southaven, Mississippi, and adjoins the Colossus 2 facility, the Information reported earlier Tuesday, citing property records and a person familiar with the project.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
An impressive fitness center adjoins the spa.
—Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
The Railroader Printing House adjoins the Park Square Court building, which was once slated by Madison Equities to be converted into apartments or a Marriott hotel.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025
This formal living room adjoins a dining area so the space can accommodate a large gathering.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The bridge adjoins the War Eagle Mill and carries traffic across War Eagle Creek.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjoins
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Grande joins the franchise as Olivia Jones, a triathlete whom Stiller previously teased will be linked to his fictional son.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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This new chart joins an existing ranking for all available titles.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some early testers have used Skills to quickly enter prompts to calculate protein macros in a recipe, generate side-by-side comparisons across multiple tabs while shopping, and summarize lengthy documents, Google adds.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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This flouncy midi boasts a ruffled hem and an elastic waistband complete with a bow detail that adds even more feminine flair.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Or, if shopping isn’t your preferred vacation activity, take the bike to the nearby Intracoastal Waterway and traverse on Palm Beach Lake Trail, a bike- and pedestrian-friendly path that abuts the water’s edge that is lined with docked yachts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Expansive porches are attached to each level, while a terrace with a swimming pool and barbecue area abuts the house, overlooking the beach.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth school district’s Board of Managers are moving forward with plans to sell and develop the land that surrounds Farrington Field, the iconic 18,000-seat sports stadium used by a number of high schools in the district.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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The French brand spent two years scouting its Shanghai home, which currently neighbors a Louis Vuitton pop-up.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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This short out-and-back route is the perfect recovery run, with relatively flat terrain that flanks the river.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
9 Mar. 2026
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But Hawley flanks the familiar creature from the movies with a variety of new monsters that get unleashed in the Maginot crash.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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There have been a handful of stylistic variations on the Spirit Adrift formula over the years, and Infinite Illumination touches on most of them.—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
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The six-week program is made up of three tiers depending on age and experience, and touches a variety of fields, from health care to manufacturing, carpentry, and emerging tech, with at least 150 businesses taking part.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Adjoins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoins. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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