as in adjacent
having a border in common
a country given to constant disagreements with bordering nations
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as in bounding
to serve as a border for
that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off
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Recent Examples of bordering
Valentyn Ogirenko, USA Today, 2 June 2026
This is the way how – and he also – the testing of air defense of other countries, NATO countries which are bordering us or bordering Belarus or Russia.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
With its picturesque towns built into the cliffs, dramatic rocky coastline, and glamorous resorts, the Amalfi Coast tends to steal the spotlight, but just south of it lies Cilento, an area full of rugged beauty within the southern part of the Campania region bordering Basilicata.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Hyde Park, where Muhammad was born, is the South Side neighborhood bordering the Obama Presidential Center opening this summer, another chance to introduce Mahari to a global audience.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Under the 1979 treaty, the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula bordering southern Israel was largely demilitarized.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Elsewhere, a Ukrainian drone killed a civilian in the Russian town of Grayvoron, in the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, local authorities reported Sunday morning.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The northernmost province in Italy, bordering Austria and Switzerland and straddling the Alps and Dolomites, Alto Adige has a dual personality.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
After three years of closures due to waterline repairs, a more than 2,000-acre state park bordering Lake Tahoe has reopened just in time for Memorial Day weekend travel.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
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In the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, an 11-year-old boy was injured after a Ukrainian drone hit a home, local authorities said.
—Valentyn Ogirenko, USA Today, 2 June 2026
This is the way how – and he also – the testing of air defense of other countries, NATO countries which are bordering us or bordering Belarus or Russia.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
With its picturesque towns built into the cliffs, dramatic rocky coastline, and glamorous resorts, the Amalfi Coast tends to steal the spotlight, but just south of it lies Cilento, an area full of rugged beauty within the southern part of the Campania region bordering Basilicata.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Hyde Park, where Muhammad was born, is the South Side neighborhood bordering the Obama Presidential Center opening this summer, another chance to introduce Mahari to a global audience.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Under the 1979 treaty, the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula bordering southern Israel was largely demilitarized.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Elsewhere, a Ukrainian drone killed a civilian in the Russian town of Grayvoron, in the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, local authorities reported Sunday morning.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The northernmost province in Italy, bordering Austria and Switzerland and straddling the Alps and Dolomites, Alto Adige has a dual personality.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
After three years of closures due to waterline repairs, a more than 2,000-acre state park bordering Lake Tahoe has reopened just in time for Memorial Day weekend travel.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bordering
Adjective
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The shots induce the ovaries to ripen multiple follicles, the sacs that contain eggs, so that a surgeon can go in with a tiny needle, and drain the fluid in those follicles, which is then run into an adjacent embryology lab to search for the eggs.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Originally launched as a traditional Pay-in-4 provider, Sezzle has expanded into adjacent financial products, including subscription offerings, credit-reporting integrations, and flexible installment structures such as Pay-in-5.—
Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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With the Rockies holding a 7-0 lead, Rumfield sent a drive to deep right-center, where the ball grazed the outside of Adell's glove before hitting his head and bounding over the wall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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With the Rockies holding a 7-0 lead, Rumfield sent a drive to deep right-center, where the ball grazed the outside of Adell's glove before hitting his head and bounding over the wall.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
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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The backstory Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, the surrounding waters were recognised as a National Marine Park in 1974, and the Great Barrier Reef was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While questions continue to swirl regarding the possibility of biological lifeforms being in the possession of the federal government, Heckenlively is offering a stark warning surrounding the reality of aliens and humans coming into contact with each other.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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
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“Bordering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bordering. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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