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
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
In Oregon, Thomas helped develop the outlet’s investigative team and covered topics ranging from homelessness to immigration challenges, according to an ABC10 article announcing Thomas’s joining.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 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
Mary Lantin is the new president and CEO of Azara Healthcare, joining from Centene.
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Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
In Oregon, Thomas helped develop the outlet’s investigative team and covered topics ranging from homelessness to immigration challenges, according to an ABC10 article announcing Thomas’s joining.
—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joining
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In 1918, a neighboring property sale recorded inaccurate boundaries that improperly absorbed the cemetery into an adjacent parcel — the first of decades of land transfers that gradually left the burial ground isolated and inaccessible.
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Netflix has also moved aggressively into entertainment-adjacent sectors, such as videogames and live experiences.
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The Manayunk/Norristown, Fox Chase and Chestnut Hill East Lines were suspended while SEPTA worked to clear the junction.
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Drive west, and the junction for Estadio Akron is less than 30 minutes away.
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Safa Muhammad lives in the townhomes adjoining the lot, and attended the open house with some neighbors.
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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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Despite entering the match as overwhelming favorites, Argentina is approaching the match cautiously.
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British singer Ellie Goulding was spotted entering a car while wearing a black cocktail dress.
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Karl Mayer’s new Textile Innovation Center in Obertshausen, Germany, is designed around that idea, combining textile development, testing and training under one roof.
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The advantage of combining the antibodies became clear when the viruses were repeatedly exposed to treatment.
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As the film tells it, her poses — sometimes casual, sometimes intense, always impressive — caught the eye of fellow climber Ivan Beerkus, and the two soon began collaborating.
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For Endowment content specifically, the approach has evolved from broadly honoring military service to collaborating directly with Veterans in shaping stories and experiences.
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Organizers also have transformed portions of Figueroa Street into a festival corridor connecting the venues.
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The integrated workflow is intended to reduce the need for separate software tools by connecting chip design with evaluation board development in one process.
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The suspect got away via steps to a small street to the neighboring French town of Beausoleil, according to surveillance footage.
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The suspect crossed the border into France on foot, and was identified via video surveillance in Monaco and the neighboring French town of Beausoleil, Mirmand said.
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“Joining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joining. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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