neighbor 1 of 2

noun

Definition of neighbornext
as in brother

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neighbor

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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
The large, majestic tree in your neighbor’s yard may not be on your property, but its roots might be. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026 In the summer of 1927 three young men of means ran into a neighbor from back home in Winnetka, Illinois, on the streets of Paris, who was stranded with a penniless delegation of labor leaders and educators intended for Moscow. — Dan Chiasson, The New York Review of Books, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
Personnel from neighboring counties and the state board will continue assisting the office in the meantime. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026 The first part of the remodeling started out by going into a neighboring storefront to double its size to 2,500 square feet. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 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
  • The arrogant, brooding youth is gone almost entirely, and someone far more circumspect and humbled kneels before his older brother.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In that time, Sezalory had three kids, lost a brother and navigated her mother’s cancer diagnosis, all of which brought a new perspective.
    — Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of brother
Verb
  • That’s the magic of Yatzy, a simple game that’s equal parts luck and strategy and easy enough for anyone to join in.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The former top infield prospect the Giants acquired from the Red Sox last week is set to begin an injury rehab assignment at Triple-A, and could soon join the mix.
    — Devin Bradshaw, Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of join
Noun
  • Matt Koch, the lawns research fellow for gardening giant Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, met recently with the president to discuss planting new grass on the White House’s South Lawn.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Reshuffle in Google's C-suite Google announced a reshuffle of its AI divisions on Wednesday, with chief scientist Jeff Dean leaving after 27 years to start his own company, alongside Google senior fellow Sanjay Ghemawat.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fellow
Verb
  • The clock stops once the rider removes his hand from the rope or touches anything with his free arm.
    — Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The traditional farmhouse touches indoors and massive swimming pool don’t hurt its charm, either.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of touch
Verb
  • Century Boulevard adjoins Hollywood Park, SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome and more.
    — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 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 adjoin
Verb
  • The quiet will be unfamiliar at LeBard Stadium, the 7,600-seat venue that has long stood as a beacon for community college football, flanked by one of the most impressive weight-training facilities anywhere.
    — Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Williams was flanked at right guard by Rob Jones on Wednesday for the first time this camp, after second-year option Connor Colby had taken most first-team reps.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of flank
Verb
  • Cast your line into the river, which is surrounded by stunning mountain views, and get a taste of the serenity and challenge of fly fishing.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Aerial images obtained by CNN show entire residential blocks burned and the surrounding vegetation charred.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of surround

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