as in adjoining
having a border in common
their house is adjacent to a wooded park
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Recent Examples of adjacent
More football-adjacent goals followed, but the order of his priorities was striking.
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 May 2026
The film features many exterior scenes outside the hotel, as well as on the adjacent beach, though indoor scenes in the movie were filmed elsewhere.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The policy states that if an airline employee determines, based on eyeballing a passenger, that the person cannot fit into one seat, then that passenger must purchase an adjacent one.
—Ella Moore
updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
With its glass door entrance positioned adjacent to two sliding glass doors, the home really opens up to the outside and has ample natural light inside.
—Adam Williams
may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 May 2026
The film features many exterior scenes outside the hotel, as well as on the adjacent beach, though indoor scenes in the movie were filmed elsewhere.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
The policy states that if an airline employee determines, based on eyeballing a passenger, that the person cannot fit into one seat, then that passenger must purchase an adjacent one.
—Ella Moore
updated May 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
With its glass door entrance positioned adjacent to two sliding glass doors, the home really opens up to the outside and has ample natural light inside.
—Adam Williams
may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjacent
Adjective
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The 2,415 square-foot Ritz-Carlton Suite comes with a spacious foyer, powder room, and a dining room with adjoining kitchen pantry (not to mention a study complete with desk and seating area, and even a private fitness area with hand weights).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The larger of the two adjoining walls where the mural had appeared had been painted over in blue by mid May.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The mouse recognizes the call as coming from a mouse in a neighboring nest bush, just as the scientists broadcasting it had intended.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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For a peaceful escape, stroll through Lumphini Park, 10 minutes south, or play a round of golf at the neighboring Royal Bangkok Sports Club.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Adjacent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjacent. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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