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
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
This joining of two synagogues represents a national trend, said Rabbi Barras.
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Lauren Costantino
march 14,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Teoscar Hernández is slated to play in a rehab assignment Tuesday with the triple-A Oklahoma City Comets before joining the team for its final June series against the Athletics.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Noun
Per the Japanese government, the ritual symbolizes the union of the couple and the joining of their families.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
This joining of two synagogues represents a national trend, said Rabbi Barras.
—
Lauren Costantino
march 14,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
Schwarber is the 67th player in major league history and second this season with multiple home runs in an inning, joining Houston's Yordan Alvarez on June 12.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
Teoscar Hernández is slated to play in a rehab assignment Tuesday with the triple-A Oklahoma City Comets before joining the team for its final June series against the Athletics.
—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joining
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Sun Valley is a world-class luxury resort with a lot of history, a lot of amenities, a wide variety of lodging including luxury, and the adjacent town of Ketchum full of great shops, restaurants and bars.
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If there are other adjacent trees that provide shade for the beds, the impact will be less.
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These are carefully compiled for each city, meter-by-meter, junction by junction, before a car can operate there.
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Bananal Island lies between the Javae and Araguaia rivers at the junction of Brazil's top soy and cattle-producing states of Tocantins, Mato Grosso and Para.
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Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.
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Rowbottom and Lindsey work side by side from adjoining desks in their lofted home office, a French bulldog named Jammy snoring between them.
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The shortstop had just 14 RBIs in his previous 48 games entering Tuesday.
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After making the playoffs, the Sabres are entering a window of contention, so that pick could be in play as part of another deal.
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Reuters reported in 2026 that Meta introduced prescription smart glasses through its Ray-Ban partnership, combining prescription lenses with wearable technology.
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The Nike Air Force 1 Low has taken on denim and patent leather uppers separately, and now a material exercise is somehow combining both at once.
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Along with Davis and Miranda, who are collaborating on the score and the book, the team working on the musical is largely confirmed.
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Google and Samsung are collaborating on a new pair of AI glasses launching later this year with similar functionality.
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For that reason, executive travel remains essential for driving high-stakes deals forward, securing major partnerships, connecting with suppliers, and building trust through face-to-face interactions.
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By connecting the mid-June high with the action from early June, a clear potential cup-and-handle pattern begins to emerge.
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The fallen tree struck three neighboring homes, including the house next door, where the tree crashed through the kitchen.
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California is still the biggest spender overall, and even the neighboring New York state dwarfs New Jersey today — but change is in the Jersey Shore salt water air.
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“Joining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joining. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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