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
ABC News, 8 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
The Gulf Arab states, also called the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, are a region of countries bordering the Persian Gulf.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
For months, mobile internet service interruptions have hit Russia’s regions, particularly in provinces bordering Ukraine, which has staged incursions and launched strikes inside Russian territory to counter Russia’s full-scale invasion.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The Caspian Sea divides parts of southeastern Europe from Central Asia, bordering countries including Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Mar. 2026
Although large numbers of Iranians haven’t fled the country yet, people have been leaving major cities for the relative safety of the countryside bordering the Caspian Sea north of the capital, Tehran, according to the International Organization for Migration.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Although large numbers of Iranians haven’t fled the country yet, people have been leaving major cities for the relative safety of the countryside bordering the Caspian Sea north of the capital, Tehran, according to the International Organization for Migration.
—Sam McNeil, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
In northeastern Assam, the BJP is seeking to retain power by emphasizing a hard line on immigration, a long-standing and contentious issue in the state bordering Bangladesh.
—ABC News, 8 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
The Gulf Arab states, also called the Arab states of the Persian Gulf, are a region of countries bordering the Persian Gulf.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Mar. 2026
For months, mobile internet service interruptions have hit Russia’s regions, particularly in provinces bordering Ukraine, which has staged incursions and launched strikes inside Russian territory to counter Russia’s full-scale invasion.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The Caspian Sea divides parts of southeastern Europe from Central Asia, bordering countries including Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Mar. 2026
Although large numbers of Iranians haven’t fled the country yet, people have been leaving major cities for the relative safety of the countryside bordering the Caspian Sea north of the capital, Tehran, according to the International Organization for Migration.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Although large numbers of Iranians haven’t fled the country yet, people have been leaving major cities for the relative safety of the countryside bordering the Caspian Sea north of the capital, Tehran, according to the International Organization for Migration.
—Sam McNeil, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bordering
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An adjacent segment is fully funded and needs to be built.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The council and planning commission discussed establishing standards for massing for multi-family housing and determining the maximum height of buildings adjacent to single-family homes to quell residents’ concerns about privacy and building bulk.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
5 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
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Gray will play Lisa, an EMT and partner to the team of lifeguards bounding down Venice Beach.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Caracas Bakery will be open on the first floor during the day for breakfast and lunch, in a comfortable and relaxed setting that’s somewhat less intimidating than its neighboring luxury restaurant.—
Connie Ogle
April 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tehran has continued strikes on economic and infrastructure targets in the neighboring Gulf region, including Kuwait's oil headquarters.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The resort also supports the South Caicos Heritage Foundation, which protects surrounding coral reefs and often spearheads community clean-up initiatives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Asia-Pacific markets whipsawed in volatile trading on Tuesday, with major indices flipping to losses in the morning session, as uncertainty surrounding the war weighs on investor sentiment.—
Hugh Leask,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Elsewhere, the formal dining room is framed by ample wall space for art, while adjoining sitting and lounge areas, brightened by large oval windows and skylights, create inviting spots for reading, writing, or taking calls.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters secured the victim and removed her from the building through the window of an adjoining fifth-floor apartment, Hopkins said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Bordering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bordering. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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