Thesaurus results for BORDERED (ON)

bordered (on)

verb

past tense of border (on)

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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as in joined

to be adjacent to that state borders on three others

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Even after spending hours at the match and, for many, facing a long commute home, people still seemed energized by the experience.

— Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026
Despite any accolades that may have come, the environment for an independent artist seemed gloomier than ever.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

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Leagues across the country have joined Rongjiang’s national Village Super League, launched last year, with some even live-streaming their games and gaining major followings.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
At this stage, he is set to be joined in the Irish capital by Marcus Rashford.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of joined

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Then, another 20-year-old man, Daktari Rose Deacon, of Hyde Park, left a bathroom that adjoined the bedroom, according to police, who searched the bathroom and found another loaded firearm with an extended magazine.

— Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 July 2026
Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026

Definition of adjoined

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As Rebordinos appeared on stage to present the 23 Spanish titles at this year’s festival, flanked by Beloki, an industry audience got its feet to give him a spontaneous but rousing applause.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026
He’ll be flanked by two of the best guards in the NFL statistically over the last two years.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026

Definition of flanked

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Guests have exclusive access to the top-deck Sanctuary Club, which features a freshwater pool surrounded by comfy lounge chairs and private cabanas.

— Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Photos from the trip showed the Black teen surrounded by White friends, though at least one other Black friend was also on the trip.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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