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 interiors are a treat no matter what time of day, though: The living room has a sectional made for movie nights and stargazing, the dining table seats eight, and a soaking tub adjoins the primary bedroom.
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Dan Q. Dao, Architectural Digest, 8 Mar. 2025
The land adjoins her parents’ 140-acre property — her family has called Boyd home for almost 30 years.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
And for convenience and comfort alike, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort adjoins the course and is the veritable lap of luxury.
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—David Weiss, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The apartment complex adjoins both Trailridge Middle School and Kansas College of Nursing.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
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Dan Q. Dao, Architectural Digest, 8 Mar. 2025
The land adjoins her parents’ 140-acre property — her family has called Boyd home for almost 30 years.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
And for convenience and comfort alike, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort adjoins the course and is the veritable lap of luxury.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—David Weiss, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The apartment complex adjoins both Trailridge Middle School and Kansas College of Nursing.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jurado joins two other Asian American councilmembers, John Lee and Nithya Raman.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Partway through the video, Chet’s Academy Award-winning father joins him on the bench and shoots him stern-but-loving looks, at some points looking overstimulated by his son’s overexuberance.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2025
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Michael Waltz, the national security adviser, created the group but accidentally added a journalist to it.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The International Energy Agency estimates that global data center energy use could rise by up to 128% by 2026, adding the equivalent of Sweden or Germany’s entire energy consumption to the global grid.—
Jemma Green,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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He’s set to remain in center flanked by Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu, and the Red Sox should have one of the stronger defensive outfields in the game once again.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The prosecutors’ claims come after Mangione’s lawyers have accused law enforcement of playing to the television cameras with Mangione’s dramatic perp walk off a helicopter and onto a Manhattan pier, flanked by heavily armed law enforcement personnel with New York Mayor Eric Adams trailing behind.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the administration has threatened to annex Canada and Greenland, which has stirred outrage among residents of those places and others.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Sugar Grove Village Board approved the 760-acre mixed-use development known as The Grove, as well as an agreement to annex the property into the village and to give the developer financial incentives via a tax increment financing district, in September despite public opposition.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Not to mention the endless possibilities surrounding our island Postmaster General interacting with the Hostmaster General.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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As temperatures in the California deserts begin to rise, so does the anticipation surrounding the 2025 Coachella Music and Arts Festival.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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In neighboring Arkansas, a tornado near Blytheville lofted debris at least 25,000 feet, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Chelly Amin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Merrimac will neighbor the WestBend mixed-use development, which has plans to expand.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
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Metcalf touched Anthony, who then told Metcalf to punch him and see what happens, the witness said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Poyet was expecting to have some dinner in the studio during the first half, but then noticed the programme’s host, Mark Chapman, touching his earpiece and looking at him.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Adjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoin. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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