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 Synonyms for bordering
Adjective
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The Titan Health Center, a full-service clinic adjacent to Murrell Taylor Elementary School, has been operational in the community for two months.—
Nathan Ansell,
Arkansas Online,
5 Aug. 2025 -
The Palm House Dining Room is adjacent to the lobby and bar area, but has different design, blending Pam Beach glamor with Japanese minimalism.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In another court challenge, the drama surrounding beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting significantly ramped up this week.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The layout flows gently into a spacious kitchen and adjoining living room framed by windows and centered around an inviting fireplace.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Families can also opt for adjoining rooms, providing both privacy and togetherness.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“Bordering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bordering. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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