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noun

Definition of neighbor

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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Noun

It's meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbor more than four years ago. — Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026 With Keiser’s guidance, Hill, Marx, and another neighbor decided to organize their own grazing coöperative. — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Verb

At its base, large chamfered openings break up the building’s mass and create a visual link with the neighboring First Baptist Church. — New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026 The Biden administration imposed the measures in 2021 over human rights abuses committed during the Tigray war in neighboring Ethiopia. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for neighbor

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Noun

Interestingly, a fleeting scene of Noah leaning on his teammates becomes a tragic mirror to Hal never having been able to do so (as a kid or as a Lantern) and John never getting along with his brothers.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Per People, Christen’s older brother, Shane Harper, is a professional ice hockey player who’s played in the American Hockey League as well as for Sweden and Russia.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of brother

Verb

Another day, another instance of Vicki saying something insane about a woman whose only crime was joining her show.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
In an effort to spread the word for the need for this bill, Rappaport has organized Connecticut joining the inaugural walk and peaceful rally for Long Term Care Reform.

— Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of join

Noun

Haddow, a senior fellow on public policy with the association, said he's heard numerous people tell lawmakers over the years how kratom has improved their lives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Then, Miami must also contain outside receiving threats in Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy and Miami’s own Tyquan Thornton, plus Walker and fellow running back Emmett Johnson catching the ball out of the backfield.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of fellow

Verb

Reiki sessions are therapeutic and intuitive, as the practitioner hardly touches the body, and aromatic local herbs and spices are put to use during the two-hour Royal Balinese Boreh treatment that references centuries-old rituals.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
In the tape of the 9-1-1 call, Randolph can be heard disregarding paramedic’s orders, giving Causse chest compressions even after he was instructed to not touch the body.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of touch

Verb

The two ports adjoin one another and together form the largest container port complex in the Western Hemisphere.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoin

Verb

Raffaele Rossetti, who has been serving as Pinalli’s chief executive officer since 2018, will lead the retailer’s next phase flanked by Borletti, who will assume the role of chairman of the company that currently employs more than 800 people.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Directed by Mert Alas, the cinematic visual opens on a desert road flanked by mountains, a car speeds through, which is later revealed to be driven by Miley.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

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