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Recent Examples of neighbor
ABC News, 12 June 2026
Shelter Island, New York Accessible only by ferry or aircraft, Shelter Island, the Hamptons’ quiet next-door neighbor, is the perfect seaside retreat.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Dennis Valera, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Pakistan is also embroiled in a conflict with neighboring Afghanistan, accusing Kabul of harboring Pakistani militants who are fighting against the government in Islamabad — a charge Kabul denies.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Another neighbor is blind, so people ferry water up to her apartment.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Shelter Island, New York Accessible only by ferry or aircraft, Shelter Island, the Hamptons’ quiet next-door neighbor, is the perfect seaside retreat.
—Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Verb
Schools neighboring Reservoir High and Clarksville Middle were also alerted about the increase in police and security, though no other schools were ever mentioned in the threats.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Pakistan is also embroiled in a conflict with neighboring Afghanistan, accusing Kabul of harboring Pakistani militants who are fighting against the government in Islamabad — a charge Kabul denies.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighbor
Noun
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The teen was visiting the city from India with his parents and younger brother to celebrate his graduation when the incident occurred, The Times reported.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Noah’s younger brother, Elijah Lepper, 18, graduated from Vista Murrieta High School in early June and is headed to San José State University to study aviation, according to his mother.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Its fleet currently includes two vessels, its flagship Ultramarine and Ocean Explorer, with a third, World Voyager, scheduled to join in 2027.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The stadium roared as Mexico fans joined Iran fans cheering and waving flags.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The team would provide robust economic development — and pride — to my fellow ‘Rats.—
Gretchen Kalwinski,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Alongside Pulisic and fellow midfielder Weston McKennie, Adams is a main character of this generation of the USMNT.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The batter just running to the mound right after touching first base?—
Zach Dean,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Hopkins also touches on Prime Video’s channels business, AI, Amazon MGM’s approach to theatrical film and — of course — the future of James Bond.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Though the properties cannot be structurally adjoined, the 500-square-foot studio serves as ideal guest quarters or office space next to the primary 3,000-square-foot loft.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Among them was the head of a 10th-century stone Buddha and two kneeling figures that famously flanked the entrance of the Met’s Southeast Asian galleries.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The patriarch’s younger son, Abhay, thirty-nine, and his family live on the top floor in a spacious, breezy apartment that commands a fine view of Dhakuria Lake, which stretches away into the distance, flanking Southern Avenue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The Directors Guild of America’s national board on Friday unanimously recommended its membership vote in favor of a four-year contract with the major studios that would increase wages, boost contributions to its health plan and establish guardrails surrounding AI technology.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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What to do nearby Play Cativo is surrounded by national park land.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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“Neighbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighbor. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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