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as in combining
to come together to form a single unit
several streets conjoin to form the crossroads known as New York's Times Square
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as in cooperating
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
small farmers had to conjoin in order to compete with the agricultural conglomerates
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as in collaborating
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
government agencies and private charities have conjoined to bring relief to the famine-stricken nation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjoining
Verb
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Marines are trained for fast, flexible missions combining air, land, and sea tactics.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025 -
By combining robotics and environmental science, the researchers are creating cost-effective tools that improve data collection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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In December, Podoll announced at a news conference that Borgwardt had returned to the United States and was cooperating with authorities.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Associated Press reported that Northumbria Helicopters, which is cooperating with authorities, confirmed that one of the helicopter was involved in a crash during a flying lesson.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Human roles will evolve to focus on supervising, collaborating with, and coaching AI counterparts.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Their research expertise focused on humans and robots collaborating closely with each other—a space called human-robot interaction—and a hospital or clinic setting met that target.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In Belfast, a new generation of chefs are fusing global flavors with local ingredients; establishments like Stix and Stones, a premier steak and seafood restaurant; and Hendrix, a modern restaurant with cuisine ranging from Italian pastas to tacos—can’t be skipped.—
Louise Kavanagh,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
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Deep tech innovation focuses on developing disruptive technology that answers global challenges, while fusing multidisciplinary sectors like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, among others.—
Joseph Nathan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, a surprise uniting force has begun to emerge from the rubble of the conflict, as the Sudanese national soccer team continues to defy the odds and stands on the precipice of a first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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The company has turned what looks like a fragile idea into a robust product by uniting design, testing, and production in a closed loop.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With no consideration of context, the city is proposing one of the densest types of business zoning in Chicago, B3-5, for nearly every property on 10 blocks of Broadway in Edgewater, as well as intersecting streets.—
Patricia Sharkey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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What struck me most was the way Fauset navigates these intersecting identities with a quiet yet incisive brilliance.—
Glory Edim
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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Castro said merging nine bills spanning subjects from taxes to housing, education and public safety violated the Minnesota Constitution’s Single Subject and Title Clause.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
19 Aug. 2025
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This year’s scripting is anchored by performance fabrics merging with classic style to optimize performance on the course while incorporating adaptable layering pieces and weather-ready designs from cashmere hoodies to wind-resistant jackets given unpredictable conditions in late September.—
Michael LoRé,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In some cases, excessive howling can also be a sign of an underlying health issue, especially if it's accompanied by other changes in behavior, appetite, or energy levels.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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His annoyed expression when your protagonist asks to use the phone will have some underlying reason behind it.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Conjoining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjoining. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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