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
Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
One of the most exclusive clubs in London doesn’t have a joining fee, a vetting process or a membership that’s limited to aristocrats, powerful politicians or members of the establishment.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
For those with older children, consider joining a glass-making class at a workshop like Ferro Toso.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Particularly alarming for Assad was the joining of two major local Druze groups to the rebel cause — a demographic that has typically been loyal to the Assad government.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
One of the most exclusive clubs in London doesn’t have a joining fee, a vetting process or a membership that’s limited to aristocrats, powerful politicians or members of the establishment.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Starbucks workers on Mass Ave walked off the job Tuesday, joining an increasing number of unionized baristas across the country who are going on strike in a labor dispute with the Seattle coffee behemoth.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
For those with older children, consider joining a glass-making class at a workshop like Ferro Toso.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ancient mosque is adjacent to the tomb of the 12th century Muslim hero Saladin, and some believe the head of John the Baptist is buried inside the mosque.Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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The 360-acre preserve adjacent to the LEC and Deltona Regional Library is home to a variety of wildlife, including Florida scrub jays and gopher tortoises, which are drawn to the low vegetation and sandy ridges of the scrub habitat.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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The crash occurred at 10:34 p.m. on High Ridge Road near the junction with Cedarwood Drive, according to Sgt.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some could produce molecules known as polyamines that can open and close junctions, which are like little doors in the barrier that allow molecules to pass through.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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As the tournament progresses, however, the quarterfinals could see more surprises, with Arizona State, Boise State, and Oregon all entering as underdogs despite their higher seeds and first-round byes.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The decision to hold the cohort in Nicosia was driven by necessity, as current restrictions prevent Palestinian participants from entering Israel.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The two are also not ruling out collaborating with Dream in the future.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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One standout moment was collaborating with Kyle De Volle — Rita Ora’s stylist — together with Ora starring in the campaigne, which propelled Charlotte Simone, both as a brand and as an independent designer, into a new stratosphere.Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As an add-on, guests can escape the hustle and bustle of sailing among thousands to a relaxed atmosphere for decompressing before rejoining their families for more adventures.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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All came up through the agent trainee program after starting as assistants, with Cunningham rejoining WME in 2021 after a 2019 stint, Poitras and Wilk coming on board in 2019, Fox and Stewart in 2021, and Fayers in 2018.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Fusion, the process of fusing atomic nuclei to release vast amounts of energy, is the same reaction that powers stars like our Sun.New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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The clinic has an expanding global clientele and is known for fusing individualized attention with top-notch medical treatment.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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This trend of integrating pets into human social spheres has historical roots, dating back to ancient civilizations.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Research into ancient pet relationships tells us a similar story about integrating our animals into our communities.Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Joining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joining. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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