as in to join
to be adjacent to
the baseball field neighbors a parking lot
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Recent Examples of neighbor
ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2025
The new locale, which fits right in with the brand’s maximalist streak, is a massive three-level ode to America’s southern neighbor—though its cuisine isn’t tied to one particular region, instead taking inspiration for their own take on the food, Eater reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
In more recent years, the lodge welcomed a rather dramatic arrival—Marine One landed on the front lawn when President Obama visited for the 2013 G8 Summit at the neighboring Lough Erne Golf Resort.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Upon entering the home, the neighbor found Tom’s body — and that of his wife, Margaret — on the living room floor.
—ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2025
The new locale, which fits right in with the brand’s maximalist streak, is a massive three-level ode to America’s southern neighbor—though its cuisine isn’t tied to one particular region, instead taking inspiration for their own take on the food, Eater reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
People felt the earthquake in several states, and in neighboring Colombia.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
In more recent years, the lodge welcomed a rather dramatic arrival—Marine One landed on the front lawn when President Obama visited for the 2013 G8 Summit at the neighboring Lough Erne Golf Resort.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighbor
Verb
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Apple says more states are expected to join the scheme soon.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Sep. 2025
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If not, there will be no need to rush back Williams and McCray-Ball from their injuries just to join a team that has no chance of competing this season.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mauti, whose father and brother also played for Joe Paterno, said in April of 2023 that Jay Paterno and Lubrano had been standing in the way of investments into facilities and NIL and not working in the best interest of the football program.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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There’s a push-pull between her brother, who represents, on some level, the best of humanity, and the Kirsh or Boy Kavalier sense of, Why settle for human when there’s so much potential there?—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet if Love’s last pass had stayed in the air a tick longer, the owner’s feet, at least in a metaphorical sense, may not have touched the ground for a long, long time.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The eye mask is offered in seven colors, feels cool to touch, and is machine washable for easy care.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Corey DeAngelis, a senior fellow at the American Culture Project and a visiting fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, responded to the post with a single sentence on Shakur’s history.—
Rachel Wolf , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The move, which was announced at the end of June, fell apart weeks ago after fellow Denver travel company Exclusive Resorts submitted an offer to acquire Inspirato earlier this month.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ritrovata, the laboratory that adjoins the Cineteca.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Guests perused the library and adjoining galleries while enjoying cocktails and a fun card game of chance.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Van den Broeck works out of Antwerp as MD and Head of Strategy, flanked by Head of Finance Benoit Vermeeren, while the eight-person Amsterdam team is led by Head of Operations Vincent Breedeveld.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Both Tarek and Heather wore black in the photo, flanking the birthday girl who opted for a bright blue dress with sneakers.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Another snap shows them fast asleep in bed, and the final image captures a young boy lying in front of the altar, surrounded by floral arrangements.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2025
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After discussing the circumstances surrounding the making of this particular season finale on a previous episode, Charmed stars Brian Krause and Drew Fuller recapped the episode on their podcast The House of Halliwell.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Neighbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighbor. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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