ADJOIN Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

adjoin

verb

ə-ˈjȯin

Definition of adjoin

as in to join

to be adjacent to the bedroom of their apartment adjoins their neighbor's living room

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Relevance

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 Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg’s welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Century Boulevard adjoins Hollywood Park, SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome and more. — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Then, another 20-year-old man, Daktari Rose Deacon, of Hyde Park, left a bathroom that adjoined the bedroom, according to police, who searched the bathroom and found another loaded firearm with an extended magazine. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 July 2026 Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace. — Bridget Borgobello july 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adjoin

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Verb

Martin, 22, joined the Pride ahead of the 2026 season after signing her first professional contract with the club in January following a standout collegiate career at Georgetown University.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Volunteers rush to save livestock and help Ranchers For the past 48 hours, Garrett Duvall and the Rancher's Navy have been moving through the burn zone, joining dozens of volunteers and crews trying to save livestock and help ranchers recover.

— Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of join

Verb

Instead, choose textured or handmade-look ceramics to add dimension.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
City restaurants remain heavily weighted toward lunch, while suburban locations can approach an even lunch-dinner split and draw more families, prompting NAYA to add kids’ meals and develop family meals.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of add

Verb

Perched above the custom triple clamps are narrow ape-hanger handlebars flanked by a classic square headlight and a handcrafted cowl that accentuates the bike's narrow silhouette.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Video shows teams of workers yanking ropes to ferry locals who were stranded on an embankment flanked by a flooded river.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of flank

Verb

Over 43,300 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over Russia and illegally annexed Crimea in June, July and August, according to Defense Ministry data compiled by The Associated Press, although some clearly hit their targets.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Over 43,300 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over Russia and illegally annexed Crimea in June, July and August, according to Defense Ministry data compiled by the Associated Press, although some clearly hit their targets.

— Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of annex

Verb

While the Anaheim Ducks, located a stone’s throw from Angel Stadium, are in the midst of a massive refurbishment project, the area surrounding the baseball stadium is largely dormant.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
In the middle of the space was a single Supersonic dryer suspended on a boom arm and surrounded by microphones.

— Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of surround

Verb

In early 2026, satellite images revealed Akinci drones deployed in southern Egypt for executing strikes against the Rapid Support Forces fighting in the bloody civil war in neighboring Sudan.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Crews continue to battle the Ross Fire in neighboring Jack County as well.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of neighbor

Verb

Her team said they were touched by the idea and are open to continuing the conversation, according to Lee.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2026
Chinese cars are effectively banned in the United States through steep tariffs and regulatory restrictions, but that doesn’t apply to everything China touches in the auto industry.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of touch

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