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
Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2024
Another first is the creative partnership itself—a joining of forces that Vogue fashion market and collaborations director Willow Lindley, says both teams have long dreamed of.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 21 June 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
Each stop of the trek will feature a local orchestra, with the Orchestra Of St. Luke’s joining for two shows at Carnegie Hall.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2024
Another first is the creative partnership itself—a joining of forces that Vogue fashion market and collaborations director Willow Lindley, says both teams have long dreamed of.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 21 June 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 original store survived the transformation of Town & Country Village into Santana Row more than 20 years ago, and for the past decade has been in a space facing Winchester Boulevard that’s outside but adjacent to the swanky shopping center — a spot that’s had its own benefits.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Seven Ohio House races to be decided in central Ohio counties adjacent to Franklin Two candidates with Statehouse experience face two challengers for two Ohio Senate seats This story was updated to add a video.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the brain regions involved in social bonding—like the temporoparietal junction and cingulate cortex—are still active, which speaks to the importance of friendships in terms of social well-being.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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There was plenty of grunt to make emerging from junctions or joining highways safe, too.James Morris, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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However, companies have to take certain internal measures to prepare for the partnership appropriately prior to entering into a partnership.Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The patient is asleep during the procedure and takes a laxative prior to entering the hospital to make sure their bowels are empty.Daryl Austin, Forbes, 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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Kim Kardashian is teaming up with Beats by Dre for a third time, with the reality star collaborating with the audio brand on a special edition of their new Beats Pill Bluetooth Speaker.Tim Chan, Variety, 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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From connecting superfans to their favorite athletes to offering creative ways to express team loyalty, Meta AI is empowering users across the spectrum.Cassell Ferere, 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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Which means the city’s Downtown First Thursdays event is back to serve up a bunch of free fun from 5 to 10 p.m. on 2nd Street, between Howard and Market streets (and several adjoining alleyways).Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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But two years ago, the club and its adjoining nonprofit, the Players Foundation for Theatre Education, embarked on a massive restoration of the Booth Room, hoping to refurbish every inch of the space — which, this summer, meant finally opening the cabinet.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 31 Oct. 2024
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At least two-thirds of crash victims were pedestrians, bicyclists, or occupants of cars turning left at intersections without traffic signals.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Founded in 2011 by Lisa Lawson, the company has positioned itself at the intersection of high-quality coffee production and environmental responsibility.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Joining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joining. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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