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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At the same time, California’s energy policies may present opportunities in adjacent sectors—such as EV infrastructure, battery storage, or renewable fuels.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025 -
Authorities on Sunday were investigating after a single-engine plane crashed into a road and an adjacent field near Mattoon, Illinois, killing all four occupants.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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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
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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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On the opening night of this year's conference, Natal Con attendees bound for the introductory dinner were greeted by a small group of student protesters from the adjoining University of Texas at Austin.—
Lisa Hagen,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Snowmass is also nearby and tends to have hotel options, like The Limelight and The Viceroy, which are better suited for families, thanks to proximity to more kid-friendly amenities and adjoining rooms.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Bordering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bordering. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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