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
Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Under this standard, countries bordering straits – like Iran and Oman in the case of Hormuz – must also allow overflight and submarines below the surface.
—Elizabeth Mendenhall, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The tiki bar is back in the 12 Peaks VIP area next to Menotti’s coffee stand, with tropical cocktails garnished with paper umbrellas and bordering Lake Medjool.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Under this standard, countries bordering straits – like Iran and Oman in the case of Hormuz – must also allow overflight and submarines below the surface.
—Elizabeth Mendenhall, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The shooting occurred in Hangu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, shortly after Pakistan launched its second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year, according to local police official Mahmood Alam.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Tehran Mayor AliReza Zakani shared photos of the posters as part of a statement pledging Iranian support for their allies bordering Israel.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The bill, which requires agreement from other countries bordering the strait, would impose fees on shipping, energy transit, and food supplies passing through the waterway.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
As a result, the roads bordering the Statehouse — North Capitol Avenue, West Street, Washington Street and Ohio Street — will likely see more backups than usual.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Sure, there’s the polar vortex at the center, as well as the large hexagonal ring outlining and bordering it.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Under this standard, countries bordering straits – like Iran and Oman in the case of Hormuz – must also allow overflight and submarines below the surface.
—Elizabeth Mendenhall, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The tiki bar is back in the 12 Peaks VIP area next to Menotti’s coffee stand, with tropical cocktails garnished with paper umbrellas and bordering Lake Medjool.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Under this standard, countries bordering straits – like Iran and Oman in the case of Hormuz – must also allow overflight and submarines below the surface.
—Elizabeth Mendenhall, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The shooting occurred in Hangu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, shortly after Pakistan launched its second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year, according to local police official Mahmood Alam.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Tehran Mayor AliReza Zakani shared photos of the posters as part of a statement pledging Iranian support for their allies bordering Israel.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
The bill, which requires agreement from other countries bordering the strait, would impose fees on shipping, energy transit, and food supplies passing through the waterway.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
As a result, the roads bordering the Statehouse — North Capitol Avenue, West Street, Washington Street and Ohio Street — will likely see more backups than usual.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bordering
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French doors lead to the gardens and stone walls at the rear of the Mansion, while a butler’s pantry and dry bar, with its extensive additional cabinetry, are adjacent to the kitchen.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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But part of the deal involves the purchase of the adjacent Blue Cross and Blue Shield building (to be demolished) along with its parking.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
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As soon as the door opens, Sadie jumps up to greet Koch before darting off to grab a toy, bounding back toward Koch with her tail still wagging.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The latter maintains an exuberant push-and-pull between Rushen’s electric piano, bounding with lightness and dexterity, and her classmate Bobby Bryant’s blaring tenor saxophone.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The son jumped from the roof of the home to a neighboring building, where he was rescued by firefighters on a ladder truck, Cruz said.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The aid group also helps deportees returned from the neighboring Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, which are adding to the strain.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Chavez-DeRemer’s departure came as several controversies were surrounding her, her office and her family members.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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The surrounding counties' mass transit systems are also putting on special runs either into the city or to connecting points with PRT, all focused on getting you to the ideal draft location.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Leo prayed under a tent looking out over the ruins of the ancient Roman city, including its theater, market and basilica where Augustine preached and the adjoining baptistry.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Vatican said that the site includes the ruins of the basilica where Augustine preached and the adjoining baptistry.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Bordering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bordering. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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