1
as in to join
to be adjacent to
the bedroom of their apartment adjoins their neighbor's living room
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2
as in to add
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 adjoin
The primary suite is adjoined by a den on the first floor, with additional bedrooms and baths on the second level.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The adjoining tower, connected by a parking deck, will be a 35-story office building with about 600,000 square feet of space and its own set of amenities.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
Under their umbrella company, Daily Dose Hospitality, Leslie and John have also launched Ten Sushi (a seafood spot adjoining Bosscat) and Byblos Cafe.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2025
Soaring windows add transparency and drama to the larger of two adjoining living spaces, which also has an old-school wood stove and access to a large wraparound deck.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The adjoining tower, connected by a parking deck, will be a 35-story office building with about 600,000 square feet of space and its own set of amenities.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025
Under their umbrella company, Daily Dose Hospitality, Leslie and John have also launched Ten Sushi (a seafood spot adjoining Bosscat) and Byblos Cafe.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2025
Soaring windows add transparency and drama to the larger of two adjoining living spaces, which also has an old-school wood stove and access to a large wraparound deck.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjoin
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Founded in 2021 by Zainab Sanusi, Mbaye joined the British brand as co-founder soon after, before moving to New York.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 May 2025
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The German model joined the show in 2013 and judged on Seasons 8-13.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Its contrasting cuffs and hemline are made with light wash blue denim, adding a retro feel that offsets the jacket’s black hue.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Sports just added an expansion team in Detroit, backed by the owners of the Lions and the Broncos.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2025
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In announcing the decision, Kennedy was flanked by Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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They are sat in a Dublin cellar, flanked by pictures of padron peppers and tomatoes.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Russia stuck to its hard-line demands, including that Ukraine withdraw entirely from a swath of land that Russia claims to have annexed, including areas Russian forces do not control.—
Liubov Sholudko,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Fort Worth could, conceivably, annex it all, more than doubling its size.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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The Unconscious Impact On Business The study also emphasizes the unconscious biases surrounding accents.—
Michael Shooster,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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This is largely because of the general resentment surrounding Paul, not because of his heelish actions inside the ring, but because of his controversial actions outside of it.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched criminal proceedings against a prominent journalist who heads a publication in neighboring Latvia providing critical coverage of the three-year-old conflict in Ukraine.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Many organizations will need to invest in modernizing facilities and developing strong collaboration with suppliers, regulators and partners neighboring their new operations.—
Anirban Bose,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Spot treating stains using bleach on white clothes should be done slowly, making sure the bleach is only touching the stain and not seeping through the fabric, or to other areas of the garment.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Plus, vegetarians and vegans will appreciate that their food isn’t touching the same surface the meat is grilled on.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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“Adjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoin. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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