ADJOINS Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

adjoins

verb

present tense third-person singular of adjoin

as in joins

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

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as in adds

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 adjoins Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 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 Flossmoor’s South Commuter Lot, which adjoins the village’s Metra station just steps from downtown, may be reimagined as a public park and community gathering space with the help of an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 Investigators say the hiker became stranded after getting lost in the Sampson Mountain Wilderness section of Cherokee National Forest, which adjoins national forests in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026 The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2026 The city is building a pedestrian and bike bridge from the River Market to the Riverfront that adjoins the streetcar tracks. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026 The new building Musk posted about is in nearby Southaven, Mississippi, and adjoins the Colossus 2 facility, the Information reported earlier Tuesday, citing property records and a person familiar with the project. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025

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Siân Brooke joins a returning cast that also includes Adrian Lester, Alex Jennings and Danny Sapani.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The 12-episode series – produced by Studio Dragon and released as a TVING original on CJ ENM‘s Korean streaming platform – follows Kang Seong-jae, played by Park Ji-hoon, a young man who joins the military to escape a difficult reality.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of joins

Verb

And thanks to its boxy fit, the shirt adds balance to outfits with flare jeans or leggings.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Not only are these sheer curtains over half off right now, but the subtle stripe adds just enough visual interest without distracting from your room’s overall design scheme.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of adds

Verb

Once upon a time, Gurnee officials hankered for a passenger station close to Viking Park, which abuts the Canadian Pacific line the freight hauler shares with Amtrak trains.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Currently, the library’s back door abuts the cemetery and park, limiting access to the park from the library.

— Sofi Zeman July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of abuts

Verb

The 2026 Man Pavilion Designed by Alexander Rose Another key Axis Mundi structure this year is Cryptomeria, the pavilion that surrounds the Man.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Anna Watson’s lighting keeps much of the house just dim enough to make the imagination dangerous, while Tony winner Gareth Fry’s sound design surrounds the audience with ominous noises whose sources aren’t always immediately clear.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrounds

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According to health officials, exposure to rabies can also happen when a person touches a bat's saliva or brain tissue or wakes up with one in their bedroom.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
However, giving it to someone else can lead to germs being transferred, especially with makeup that touches the lips or eyes.

— Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

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