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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
In neighboring Palm Beach County, overall turnout was up 10 points from last midterm election. — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026 Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen continue to fire missiles at neighboring Saudi Arabia. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 7 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
  • Radar tracks finger pressure Unlike conventional touchscreens, EpiPad does not require users to touch a display.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Shaq’s chat with LaPaglia touched on such topics as spending habits, autopay, managing debt and not running your parents’ card into the ground.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 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
  • Top comedians Chris Rock, an SNL alum, and Dave Chappelle, a four-time SNL host, were also on hand for the occasion, flanking Druski.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026
  • They are flanked by Robin Seigle on the far left and Mark Seigle on the far right.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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