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
Tomris Laffly, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
There’s a lot to gain from the joining of two lives; double the friends and family, for one.
—Maggie Zhou, refinery29.com, 23 Jan. 2024
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Antonelli, whose firm’s brand partners span retail, travel, and entertainment, also suggests joining forces with reputable online influencers.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And their eventual joining of forces against Dr. Cable yields nothing more than a tedious final act where a battle between the good and the evil emerges with little excitement.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
There’s a lot to gain from the joining of two lives; double the friends and family, for one.
—Maggie Zhou, refinery29.com, 23 Jan. 2024
Verb
Fran Drescher is joining Josh Safdie’s A24 movie, Marty Supreme.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Antonelli, whose firm’s brand partners span retail, travel, and entertainment, also suggests joining forces with reputable online influencers.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joining
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The office tower is adjacent to Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave., as well as the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Richter was working as a bouncer at an adjacent bar and was called to help the Brass Bull’s staff fend off McKay’s group, Assistant Campbell County Commonwealth's Attorney Michael Zimmerman said at a previous court hearing.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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Doctors found a 3-cm. mass at the junction of his stomach and his esophagus.Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Times of Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly criticized the Biden administration’s judgment and policies at major junctions in Israel’s ongoing war against Iran and its proxies.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
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Texas insists its requirements are reasonable measures to protect children, not unlike lawful requirements to verify a customer's age before purchasing liquor or entering a strip club.Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Abraham was seen on surveillance video entering Thomas’ apartment Saturday morning, according to an arrest warrant from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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And, just as significantly, this argument de-emphasizes the possibility of collaborating with adversaries on limiting military AI systems, favoring arms race over arms control.Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, the firm works on projects throughout the region, including Manhattan town houses and Hamptons retreats, frequently collaborating with in-demand architects and designers.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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The explosions took place around the Plaza of the Three Powers, an iconic square in Brasilia connecting the principal buildings of Brazil’s three branches of federal government.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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For example, a student can start connecting with alums through a LinkedIn search.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Ascent Solar continues to focus on integrating its photovoltaic products into high-value markets such as aerospace and agrivoltaics, aiming to leverage its proprietary solar technology.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Unusual Machines continues to focus on integrating its recent acquisitions and expanding its presence in the commercial drone industry.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The adjoining lot is included as part of the sale, allowing for the addition of another structure.Angela Serratore, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Or place your tree in the living room’s entryway so it can be enjoyed from adjoining rooms and add to your dining room’s ambiance or Christmas kitchen decor.Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024
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As the technological landscape continues to evolve, the most groundbreaking advances may well emerge from the intersection of these complementary yet different approaches to technological progress.Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Several people were taken to area hospitals Tuesday night after an SUV collided with a Chicago Fire Department ambulance at an intersection in the McKinley Park neighborhood, Chicago police said.Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Joining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joining. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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