as in adjacent
having a border in common
out of regard for your coworkers in the joining cubicles, please wear headphones when listening to electronic devices
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as in junction
a place where two or more things are united
the joining of the original house and the later addition is barely noticeable
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as in adjoining
to be adjacent to
the condo complex joins the golf course
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as in entering
to become a member of
we're always looking for new people to join our book club
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as in combining
to come together to form a single unit
one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms join to make one water molecule
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as in collaborating
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
nations joining to bring aid to the earthquake-devastated region
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as in connecting
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
the plan is to join the various bike paths so that cyclists can travel from one end of the cape to the other
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Recent Examples of joining
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2026
The idea refers to non-normative spaces in which a juxtaposition of scenes and stories allows the joining-together of divergent temporalities and locations in a way that defies patriarchal and authoritarian regulations of social and political topoi.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Consider joining a support group to help with coping strategies.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Your 4th House of Family is blessed by the joining of intellectual Mercury and loving Venus, encouraging conversations that ease pressure and rebuild a sense of safety.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Jan. 2026
The idea refers to non-normative spaces in which a juxtaposition of scenes and stories allows the joining-together of divergent temporalities and locations in a way that defies patriarchal and authoritarian regulations of social and political topoi.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
Brady is the second player to transfer out of UConn this year, joining classmate Ayanna Patterson.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Consider joining a support group to help with coping strategies.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joining
Adjective
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While those launches for now remain test missions from SpaceX’s launch site Starbase in Texas, the company continues to build out what will be its first operational launch tower at KSC’s Launch Complex 39-A adjacent to the pad from which Falcon Heavy will launch.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The lodge opens in June and offers 13 standalone suites (some of which have two bedrooms) set in a 128-acre private concession adjacent to the park with captivating views of Mount Kilimanjaro.—
Jessica Puckett,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rupturing the northernmost 296 miles of the San Andreas Fault from northwest of San Juan Bautista to the triple junction at Cape Mendocino, the earthquake confounded contemporary geologists with its large, horizontal displacements and great rupture length.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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For a standard single-junction solar cell, that ceiling is around 33%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Extend a small bedroom When confronted with a room adjoining a small patio space, try combining them!—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Among the bottles on Avra Madison’s list is Anseillan, a wine from the estate adjoining Château Lafite Rothschild, which is owned by DBR Lafite and is made by the same team.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reiten recently featured for her national team in UEFA World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia, entering both games as a second-half substitute.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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After entering the game tied at 3 in the ninth, Mets closer Devin Williams allowed two runs in a disastrous final frame to fall to the Twins 5-3 and record their 12th loss in a row, their longest streak since 2002.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ultra Maritime’s layered torpedo defense concept represents a decisive step forward, combining cutting-edge technologies into a unified and resilient protection framework.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Naomi Watts is set to deliver one of the most transformative performances of her career, combining emotional intensity with the physicality of dance.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jennie has an extensive history of collaborating with Beats.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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This concept, introduced by researchers at MIT and collaborating institutions, could fundamentally change how scientists study some of the universe’s most mysterious particles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It’s packed with personal emotion expressed through the dynamic world of wrestling, which has always been about storytelling and connecting with a live audience.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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This is not a party place, but one for connecting with family and friends.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city has notably been referring to the project location as a combination of Washington Square Park and neighboring Crown Center.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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In neighboring Wilmette, home values have risen by 11% over the same time frame.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Joining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joining. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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