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noun

Definition of neighbornext
as in brother

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verb

as in to join
to be adjacent to the baseball field neighbors a parking lot

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Recent Examples of neighbor
Noun
Each neighbor was so pleased and surprised by the uniqueness of our treat. — Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 Julie’s warm, friendly nature leads her to quickly become part of the community and make friends, including her neighbor Mark (Foy) and his young daughter Vanessa (Morgan). — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
The state data also listed three rabid bats in neighboring Yuba County and six in Sacramento County and five in Sutter County. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Trump has also waged a trade war with neighboring Canada, a longtime economic partner of Michigan. — Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neighbor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighbor
  1. brother
  2. join
  3. fellow
  4. touch
  5. adjoin
  6. flank
  7. surround
Noun
  • Jontay grabbed a rebound and flung the ball seventy-five feet to his younger brother Jevon, a perfect pass that ended in a dunk.
    — New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Tommy Carr, whose grandfathers are College Hall of Famers and brother is Notre Dame's quarterback, successfully filled in for Underwood in a comeback win against the Nittany Lions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of brother
Verb
  • For families Children are welcomed with signature teddy bears and mini-bathrobes, and can join Peninsula Academy like a chocolate bear-painting workshop, dim sum making, or farm and garden visits.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The engine now joins the BE-4 in Blue Origin’s booster propulsion lineup.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of join
Noun
  • Tom Wright was senior director for strategic planning at the National Security Council under Joe Biden and is now a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
    — Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But injuries to fellow wideouts Tyquan Thorton and Rashee Rice, plus Allen’s own development, have expanded his role.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of fellow
Verb
  • Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire's A and B shares both touched fresh highs on Tuesday.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil also tumbled below $95 and touched its lowest level in two months.
    — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of touch
Verb
  • The ample bedroom and bathroom adjoin a study with a fireplace and a large-screen TV.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Cocktails are served at Drink Kong, the sexy, high-concept cocktail bar—its second location in the city—adjoining the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjoin
Verb
  • Located about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of Denver, the city is home to about 2,600 people and is flanked by some of Colorado’s tallest mountains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Perched at the end of a cul-de-sac on a promontory, the home is fronted by a large motor court flanked by towering palm trees.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of flank
Verb
  • Gusting winds, steep terrain, and dry conditions can accelerate fire spread, endangering lives, homes, wildlife, and surrounding communities.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Ukrainian leader said Russia fired 36 ballistic missiles at Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, of which only four were shot down due to a lack of Patriot interceptors.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of surround

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“Neighbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighbor. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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