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as in joins
to be adjacent to
the bedroom of their apartment adjoins their neighbor's living room
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as in adds
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 adjoins
Flossmoor’s South Commuter Lot, which adjoins the village’s Metra station just steps from downtown, may be reimagined as a public park and community gathering space with the help of an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant.
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Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
Investigators say the hiker became stranded after getting lost in the Sampson Mountain Wilderness section of Cherokee National Forest, which adjoins national forests in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.
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Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
The city is building a pedestrian and bike bridge from the River Market to the Riverfront that adjoins the streetcar tracks.
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Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
The new building Musk posted about is in nearby Southaven, Mississippi, and adjoins the Colossus 2 facility, the Information reported earlier Tuesday, citing property records and a person familiar with the project.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
An impressive fitness center adjoins the spa.
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Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
The Railroader Printing House adjoins the Park Square Court building, which was once slated by Madison Equities to be converted into apartments or a Marriott hotel.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
5 Dec. 2025
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
Investigators say the hiker became stranded after getting lost in the Sampson Mountain Wilderness section of Cherokee National Forest, which adjoins national forests in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.
—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.
—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
The city is building a pedestrian and bike bridge from the River Market to the Riverfront that adjoins the streetcar tracks.
—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
The new building Musk posted about is in nearby Southaven, Mississippi, and adjoins the Colossus 2 facility, the Information reported earlier Tuesday, citing property records and a person familiar with the project.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
An impressive fitness center adjoins the spa.
—
Susan Barnes,
Southern Living,
10 Dec. 2025
The Railroader Printing House adjoins the Park Square Court building, which was once slated by Madison Equities to be converted into apartments or a Marriott hotel.
—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjoins
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Rebecca Lowe joins Dan Patrick to discuss some of the top storylines around the World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo's poor play to start, the United States' potential and more.
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When Krem takes off in Kara’s spacecraft, a rusted hulk that’s like an interplanetary RV, and shoots her beloved dog Krypto with a lethal tranquilizer that will result in agonizing death in three days, Kara joins Ruthye on her revenge quest.
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The heel is open, which is a nice touch in the summer heat, while the pointed toe adds polish.
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Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
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Iranian media outlets reported that explosions were heard or air defenses were activated in multiple cities, including Bandar Abbas, a port city in southern Iran that abuts the Strait of Hormuz.
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Winfield abuts Regents Park, which is picturesque, has ducks and is clearly urban.
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Whether a black hole appears dark or dazzling depends largely on how much gas and dust surrounds it, not on the black hole itself.
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Courts are not operating in the same zone of scientific uncertainty that surrounds many glyphosate, talc, or social media claims.
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The French brand spent two years scouting its Shanghai home, which currently neighbors a Louis Vuitton pop-up.
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The park flanks a tiny stretch of Table Rock Lake, a serpentine reservoir with more than 745 miles of shoreline.
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This short out-and-back route is the perfect recovery run, with relatively flat terrain that flanks the river.
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The lawsuit touches on a growing conversation over how companies are using technology, including AI, to push prices higher.
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This creates a living blueprint of where sensitive information lives and who touches it.
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“Adjoins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjoins. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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