as in adjacent
having a border in common
the juxtaposed photographs of the country's richest and poorest areas are a telling commentary on inequality
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as in mixed
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to place (different things) together in order to create an interesting effect or to show how they are the same or different
The new museum display juxtaposes modern art with classical art.
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Recent Examples of juxtaposed
Marykate Boylan, Town & Country, 22 Aug. 2023
This early work had a digressive form, perhaps reflecting juxtaposed images in haiku.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Opportunities Unlike knowledge or skills, which can be heavily internal (although both tend to flourish when juxtaposed against others and their abilities), looking for, finding, and making the most of opportunities requires looking outward and interacting with the systems and people around you.
—Josh Browning, Big Think, 11 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Rest assured, in 2023 the style is a way to add sophisticated interest to a layered look, not just with height, but with juxtaposed proportions, peek-a-boo silhouettes, and of course, texture.
—Marykate Boylan, Town & Country, 22 Aug. 2023
This early work had a digressive form, perhaps reflecting juxtaposed images in haiku.
—Christian Hertzog, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
Verb
Those scenes are juxtaposed against moments from their upbringing, often but not always related to their Jewishness.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Opportunities Unlike knowledge or skills, which can be heavily internal (although both tend to flourish when juxtaposed against others and their abilities), looking for, finding, and making the most of opportunities requires looking outward and interacting with the systems and people around you.
—Josh Browning, Big Think, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juxtaposed
Adjective
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Prosecutors say a fair trial would be impossible not only in this mountain community of fewer than 22,000 people, but also any other adjacent county because the suspect and victim were both well known.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Gary Housing Authority, which owns the schools, and the city of Gary are completing state and federal approvals for the demolition of Emerson and Horace Mann, and two adjacent vacant elementaries, Spaulding and Vohr.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stylish pieces that can be mixed together or worn individually are what the collection is all about.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hearn said the only real logistical change is how cars need to have their fuel systems fully flushed when switching between different fuels, and two fuels (sustainable and regular, for example) can’t be mixed in the same tank.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Whether the Supreme Court fires this blast or not, Republicans need to be aware that breaking up majority-minority districts, and dispersing those voters into neighboring districts to dilute their voting power, may well make those neighboring districts less safe for Republican incumbents.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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How the jackpots got so large The first multi-state lottery was started in 1985 by three small states – Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine – which joined together to better compete with neighboring Massachusetts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Remarkably — and alarmingly to all but the most Anglo-centric observer — that is more than the French, German, Italian and Spanish leagues combined.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The two quarterbacks combined for 93 attempts and 894 yards passing.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Like The Shack, this riverfront restaurant is also known for its adjoining tiki bar.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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Kia retained clunky flat-panel HVAC/audio controls that require you to push a small icon of a fan or a triangle to switch an adjoining set of flat touch points from climate to audio functions and vice versa.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Ramblin’ Wreck alternated between gashing the Buffs on the ground or putting the ball on the turf.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
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And Yu Darvish has alternated good and bad games over his past seven starts.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But recent studies have shown how social media algorithms mercilessly push manosphere content toward young men — and that content is quickly interspersed with other even more extremist ideas.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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These annuals are easy to start from seed and can be interspersed throughout the garden or placed in containers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Juxtaposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juxtaposed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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