Thesaurus results for BORDERS (ON)

borders (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of border (on)

as in touches (on)

to come very close to being that comment borders on insubordination, and you should be more careful in the future

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as in adjoins

to be adjacent to that state borders on three others

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The current streak seems likely to reach four as the Browns stubbornly give Deshaun Watson one more go in the final year of Watson’s albatross of a contract.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
San Ángel Zurumucapio, a hamlet of 6,000 with P’urhépecha indigenous roots, is the kind of place where everybody seems to be distant relatives, and where the social calendar revolves around the big rodeos held every few months.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg’s welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

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Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey.

— Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Medical student Antonia most closely resembles her mother, while Kylie, now a Harvard student, is a bit more of a free spirit.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

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The Big Ten issued a statement two hours after the game, clarifying the process that was used and citing the rule that was enforced about when the clock stops if a player touches the ball out of bounds.

— Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
Narwal Freo 20 Edge Narwal’s flagship Flow series extends the side of the mop cylinder that touches the ground, so more is in contact with the floor at once.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of touches

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That creates a natural intimacy between players, coaches, staff and the city that surrounds it.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
A certain amount of secrecy surrounds the White House worksite, in part because of a large military structure that is being built underground, beneath where the ballroom will stand.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

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