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
Being Italian, the designers made sure to emphasize a four-season dining area adjoining the cockpit that can be left open for alfresco dining or enclosed in chillier weather.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
Benedict, the Pope emeritus, took a role in the ceremony; some half million devotees of the two sainted Popes filled the piazza and the streets adjoining the Vatican.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
The primary bedroom, also with outdoor access, is adjoined by a bathroom with a funky blue-tiled shower.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Alternatively, the Queen’s University grounds, Ulster Museum and adjoining Botanic Gardens provide a quieter, more reflective experience and are easily reached from the city center.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
Benedict, the Pope emeritus, took a role in the ceremony; some half million devotees of the two sainted Popes filled the piazza and the streets adjoining the Vatican.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
The primary bedroom, also with outdoor access, is adjoined by a bathroom with a funky blue-tiled shower.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
Alternatively, the Queen’s University grounds, Ulster Museum and adjoining Botanic Gardens provide a quieter, more reflective experience and are easily reached from the city center.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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The Princess of Wales, 43, attended the Wimbledon Championships' singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, July 13, where she was joined by her husband, Prince William.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Season two will also see Anna Brindle (The Outs), Peter Sullivan (Around The World In 80 Days), Freddie Thorp (Fate: The Winx Saga), Lu Corfield (The Crow Girl), Stephanie Street (Breathtaking) and Freddie England join the cast in key roles.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Accessories are the easiest way into the look—extra-large market totes and slim Keds-like slippers add instant impact.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Along with the warm hospitality, Único is upping the experience quotient of the hotel, even adding a kids’ spa and pickleball courts for its American target market.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Drew McIntyre Randy Orton was accompanied by Jelly Roll, while Drew McIntyre was flanked by Logan Paul. Randy Orton set up Drew McIntyre on a table.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The fire is expected to flank and head through the drainage/bowl leading to Man Eaten Lake and the PCT.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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The district's next step is to work with the Village of Saukville to annex the land into the village; that would enable the new Saukville Elementary School to access the village's sewer and water utilities.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Trump has also repeatedly threatened to annex Canada and turn it into the 51st U.S. state, triggering backlash, including consumer and travel boycotts, by some Canadians.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 July 2025
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The sound is deep enough to anchor, but surrounding reefs and islands protect it from rough weather—and give travelers endless opportunities to interact with the seascape.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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In addition to the deaths in Kerr County, 10 others died due to flooding in surrounding counties, according to officials.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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The end of hostilities with Iran and the push for peace in Gaza has led Trump and Netanyahu to continue to expand the Abraham Accords and normalize relations between Israel and neighboring Arab states.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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But romance is certainly not in the air for residents of Seoul and neighboring Incheon city, who have been plagued by these pesky insects in recent weeks, as rising temperatures due to climate change spur their spread.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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The early signs of overheating in infants and young children include sweating, facial flushing or feeling warm to touch.—
Dr. Katie Lockwood,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Learning to be a leader should start early on: An episode with Brian Sprout, varsity baseball coach at Woodbury’s East Ridge High School, touched on how sports can help youth become emerging leaders.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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“Adjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoin. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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