as in to join
to be adjacent to
the baseball field neighbors a parking lot
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Recent Examples of neighbor
Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Yet, in the aftermath of the U.S. attacks on key nuclear sites, Iran's parliament reportedly approved the closure of the waterway, risking alienating its neighbors and trade partners.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
In the neighboring city of Champlin, the suspect also shot state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, who are both expected to recover after undergoing surgery, at their residence.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Verb
Qatar, which hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup and is home to the Al Jazeera news network, has recently worked to restore ties with Gulf neighbors after a years-long diplomatic rift during Donald Trump's first term.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Yet, in the aftermath of the U.S. attacks on key nuclear sites, Iran's parliament reportedly approved the closure of the waterway, risking alienating its neighbors and trade partners.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Noun
In neighboring Santa Paula, the climate was a little milder, with a high of 86 degrees and 12 mph winds.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
In the neighboring city of Champlin, the suspect also shot state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, who are both expected to recover after undergoing surgery, at their residence.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Nikki Glaser, Tyra Banks, Jenna Lyons, Michael Kors, Zac Posen also join the mix this year as well as Abbott Elementary stars Chris Perfetti and Lisa Ann Walter who will be making an appearance to kick off one of the challenges.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The Bobcats will be in the Sun Belt for the final year this fall before joining Washington State, Oregon State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State in the next edition of the Pac-12.—
Erik Buchinger,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Hollinger’s analysis: The big winner of the draft combine after being relatively unheralded at Penn State, my Swiss brother Yanic is a shot-blocking, rim-running center who needs to round out his offensive game and perhaps fill out a bit more physically.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Since Jerry Buss’ death, the family has occasionally clashed over control, with Jeanie Buss removing her brother Jim from his position as executive vice president of basketball operations in 2017.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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Only the Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas — who could be among the 12 All-Star Game reserves, which will be selected by the league’s head coaches and announced this Sunday — has more assists per game (9.3), and she’s touched the hardwood in 12 contests this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Scott and Jacob also touch on MLS teams’ $41 million Club World Cup haul, with a portion of that money headed to players, pending negotiation between the league and union.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Horowitz, who had taught robotics at the University of Colorado at Boulder and went on to become a graduate fellow at the California Institute of Technology, thought that AI and robotics could help improve those margins.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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The Twins ultimately traded Cruz and fellow reliever Evan Sisk to the Royals in the 2023 offseason.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The facility adjoined a maternity hospital where Catholic women pregnant out of wedlock would deliver babies.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall adjoins Arlington National Cemetery.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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There are also formal living and dining rooms, a bar area, a library flanked by offices, and a posh primary suite flaunting a private patio, sitting room, and deluxe bath with a sauna, steam room, and huge freestanding tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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He is flanked by a young QB who is looking to make a name for himself and isn't scared to let the ball fly.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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This week, the weather in New York City—and many surrounding regions—could only be described as one visceral word: sauna.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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Over the course of the next several days, more demonstrations and riots occurred in the surrounding neighborhood including Christopher Park.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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“Neighbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighbor. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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