neighbor 1 of 2

noun

Definition of neighbornext
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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Recent Examples of neighbor
Noun
Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Located just south of Yellowstone, this park is often overlooked and is not nearly as accessible as its neighbor. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Verb
The pilot finds Helms’ character reevaluating his town’s relationship with the neighboring Minishonka Nation, as well as his own lifelong friendship with Reagan (Jana Schmieding, pulling double duty as one of five Native writers on staff). — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 Meanwhile, thousands of migrants, primarily from neighboring Zimbabwe and Malawi, gathered at their embassies and consulates to request transport back to their countries. — Reuters, NBC news, 1 July 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
  • Twin brothers Mike and Bob Bryan capture their fourth straight major with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo at Wimbledon.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • At the ages of 15 and 12, the brothers walked shoulder-to-shoulder behind their mother Princess Diana's coffin in 1997.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of brother
Verb
  • Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Carr may be joining the Lakers at the exact right moment as the team — with the investment and guidance from big brother organization the Dodgers — will expand weight room, treatment and sports science resources in its facility.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of join
Noun
  • Jesse and Shilpa chat with fellow editor, and Bake Club’s first guest contributor, Rebecca Firkser, about all things galette, and award the latest Baker of the Month.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • Corey DeAngelis is a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a senior fellow at Americans for Fair Treatment.
    — Corey DeAngelis, Washington Post, 9 July 2026
Definition of fellow
Verb
  • Everything this man touches turns to happiness and fun and magic.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 40 to 45 minutes.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of touch
Verb
  • Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Flossmoor’s South Commuter Lot, which adjoins the village’s Metra station just steps from downtown, may be reimagined as a public park and community gathering space with the help of an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
Definition of adjoin
Verb
  • This time, his arch was drawn with a tall golden Lady Liberty statue on top, flanked by two grey birds.
    — Chiara Eisner, NPR, 8 July 2026
  • That occurs along a very typical-looking site that has a roughly 2,000 meter depression at the location of spreading, flanked by a series of rugged ridges.
    — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026
Definition of flank
Verb
  • Workers were ordered to evacuate, along with occupants in nine surrounding buildings, including a private school, a Westin hotel, and the Israeli consulate.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026
  • Altadena horticulturist Leigh Adams said Boyle Heights plants and produce already live in a difficult environment, surrounded by industrial warehouses that spread contaminants daily.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of surround

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