Joining
Joining adjective - Having a border in common.
Usage example: out of regard for your coworkers in the joining cubicles, please wear headphones when listening to electronic devices
Touching and joining are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Touching" instead the word "Joining" as an adjective or a noun.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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See You in Hell: a surprisingly touching one between Hambei and Shinzaemon, where it comes of more like "I'll be joining you in Hell soon".
Source: Film / 13 Assassins -
Zoey has apparently completely forgotten the point she was going to make by joining the team, because she finds the gesture touching.
Source: Series / Zoey 101 - Later on, he gradually became more of a Green Lantern villain due to his actions in Reign of the Supermen touching off Hal Jordan's temporary FaceHeel Turn, and his eventually joining the Sinestro Corps.
Source: Rogues-Gallery Transplant
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