looking down (on)

verb

present participle of look down (on)
as in looking (toward)

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  1. neighboring
  2. adjoining
  3. bordering
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  • The pact also comes as Israel expands its military reach across the region and Riyadh’s relations with the neighboring United Arab Emirates fray.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • That makes most Mississippi elections closer than in neighboring Alabama and Louisiana.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of neighboring
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  • The organization has partnered with the city on the campus’ redesign since 2012, when planning began to incorporate a vacant lot adjoining the towers into the campus.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • Each cabin showcases a unique colorway, custom finishes, and adjoining en suites with marble detailing.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of adjoining
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  • The highest number of cases have been reported in Congo's eastern Ituri province, bordering Uganda.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, which started to face Kyiv’s retaliatory strikes earlier than the rest of the country, support for the war is even higher.
    — Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of bordering
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“Looking down (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20down%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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