1
as in touched (on)
to come very close to being
that comment borders on insubordination, and you should be more careful in the future
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2
as in joined
to be adjacent to
that state borders on three others
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bordered (on)
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That trio joined Trae Young and Luke Kennard on the sidelines, meaning Atlanta was without its top-two ball handlers in Young and Johnson, and five of its top seven players overall.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025 -
Saturday night, close to three-decades later, Fleetwood donned a golden Corinthian helmet and joined this year’s edition of the Trojan Band at halftime to play the tune.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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There seemed to be a rational acceptance of the outcome.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Soika, a surgeon, unsuccessfully tried to book a rental car to get to Utah for a weekend trip before settling on an option that seemed straight out of Hollywood.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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Both intend to make new stadiums the striking centrepiece of wider developments, adjoined to large fan zones and commercial opportunities.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Stein’s bedroom adjoined the room where Dodge would visit her lover at night; kept awake by the murmurings and moans, Stein lit a candle and composed a portrait of her host.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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The shoes were made with a glossy patent leather material that resembled the high shine texture of her coat.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the outlet, Dalby and a forensic analyst with the Texas Rangers believed the photo likely resembled Norman.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The western red cedar front door is flanked by floor-to-ceiling glass and framed in travertine.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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He was flanked by Andrea Camerana, the group’s sustainability managing director, and Federico Marchetti, chairman of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) Fashion Task Force.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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From the engagement ring to the cake, chairs, florals and the dress, all these items are touched by tariffs.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mia's courage, optimism and grace touched the lives of the entire Husky community.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Michael was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4th, surrounded by his entire family in Los Angeles, California.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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Centered around an azure alpine lake and surrounded by a network of more than 460 trails, Wanaka is a haven for kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Bordered (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bordered%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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