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
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
In May, when the Ahmar brothers announced the resignation of Hussein al-Ahmar from Saleh's ruling party and the joining of Hashid and Bakil tribes with the protesters, the brothers could not get to their own rally in Amran because tribes supporting the government had cut the roads.
—Charles Schmitz, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2011
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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Noun
The art world is less of a pusher towards having this joining of the two, but is very happy — in certain circumstances — to comply.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
In May, when the Ahmar brothers announced the resignation of Hussein al-Ahmar from Saleh's ruling party and the joining of Hashid and Bakil tribes with the protesters, the brothers could not get to their own rally in Amran because tribes supporting the government had cut the roads.
—Charles Schmitz, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2011
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joining
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That’s adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and north-northeast of the Nantahala National Forest.—
Alan Wooten | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
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The finals used to be held at Madison Square Garden but have found a nice niche at the Nike Armory in Washington Heights, which is also the home of the National Track and Field Hall of Fame and adjacent to Columbia Presbyterian hospital.—
Tony Paige,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Commuters crossing a junction near the Bank of England (BOE), left, in the City of London, UK, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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The 'tracks' will all be completely static, a combination of tensioned cables stretching 150-300 m (500-985 ft), and shorter sections of steel rail for smooth turns and junctions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Rockets are entering one of the trickiest parts of any rebuild.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Friction should act as a safeguard, especially when choices have long-term implications, such as entering into debt, making a large investment, or choosing financial protection products.—
Alex Kreger,
Forbes,
27 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
Verb
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Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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But Aaron Rodgers connecting on yet another Hail Mary was undoubtedly one of them.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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And like the person who keeps rejoining the gym, companies must continuously recommit to data health.—
Sarah Elk,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Its purpose is to replicate the physics of a star by fusing the nuclei of atoms, thereby generating limitless fusion energy.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 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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His professional trajectory exemplifies a holistic approach to service, integrating military experience, business strategy, and humanitarian principles.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Denver’s below-average offense (22nd in total yards per game) is integrating new pieces during the final weeks in the hopes of becoming more dynamic.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Joining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joining. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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