as in adjacent
having a border in common
Connecticut and Massachusetts are contiguous states
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Recent Examples of contiguous
However, given the curve of the street, DPR member Angeles Leira questioned whether one contiguous pipe is the best option.
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Still, DeGette has parried aggressive primary challenges before in the 1st District, which is now largely contiguous with Denver city boundaries and also includes Glendale and Holly Hills.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
There are now 114 contiguous miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway open to travelers through the Asheville area.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Both qualities are needed to complete the Maah Daah Hey, which is the longest contiguous single-track trail in the USA.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
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Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Still, DeGette has parried aggressive primary challenges before in the 1st District, which is now largely contiguous with Denver city boundaries and also includes Glendale and Holly Hills.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2025
There are now 114 contiguous miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway open to travelers through the Asheville area.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Both qualities are needed to complete the Maah Daah Hey, which is the longest contiguous single-track trail in the USA.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contiguous
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Signature outdoor amenities, such as the 50-by-25-foot pool and spa with an adjacent outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning pizza oven, abound.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The new device prevents passengers from entering the front galley adjacent to the flight deck when a pilot needs to leave the cockpit to use the restroom or for any other reason during a flight.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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This means that qualifying productions are eligible for a total incentive of up to 40%, making the state hugely competitive to not only other states but also major international destinations such as the UK, Hungary and neighboring Canada.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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In neighboring Norway, the airspace over Oslo Airport was closed for around three hours Tuesday morning due to a separate drone sighting.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Located inside the city's historic Mercantile building on Walnut Street, the 14,000-square-foot venue can host up to 500 guests across its two adjoining rooms, which feature floor-to-ceiling IMAX-quality LED displays, 360-degree projection mapping, dynamic lighting and spatial audio.—
Sydney Franklin,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Sep. 2025
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A little further in lies a kitchen with a large island, a gas range, and an adjoining breakfast room for casual dining.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Contiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contiguous. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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