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to be adjacent to
the baseball field neighbors a parking lot
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Recent Examples of neighbor
Isabel Yip, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Pezeshkian may have been referring to Azerbaijan, after Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied responsibility for missiles fired at the country’s northern neighbor earlier in the conflict.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
By the time the parents had notified law enforcement officials of the situation, Sanchez had already fled his Woodland home and traveled to somewhere in neighboring Solano County.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
One neighbor’s insulation had become entangled in the trees.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Pezeshkian may have been referring to Azerbaijan, after Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied responsibility for missiles fired at the country’s northern neighbor earlier in the conflict.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Stan Kroenke’s Colorado Rapids moved into Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in 2007 in neighboring Commerce City, touting plans for an adjacent entertainment, commercial and residential district.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
By the time the parents had notified law enforcement officials of the situation, Sanchez had already fled his Woodland home and traveled to somewhere in neighboring Solano County.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighbor
Noun
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Two brothers found guilty of killing a 19-year-old outside of the Downtown Aquarium in Denver have been sentenced to serve decades in prison.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The couple raised Christian and his two brothers in Haan, a small, conservative town.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Senior midfielder Olivia Lujano is catalyst for offense, joined by senior forward Isabella Matty and sophomore forward Viviana Lujano.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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But as oil prices soared, he and his administration have been forced to consider new options -- including asking other countries to join the push with their own warships.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With her friend Merrill, a fellow-enthusiast of everything modern and profound, Sontag has formed the idea of cold-calling the Nobelist and requesting an interview.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Theo is an audio-journalism veteran, having started her career at NPR as a fellow and rising to supervising producer of All Things Considered.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nick Halic leaned forward, his hand touching the head of senior Charles Eleri while offering a pep talk.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The desparation shot was wide left, never touching the rim or backboard.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Eighteen of the suites/rooms are adjoining for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Relax at one of the cozy high tops or along the 10-person marble bar flanked by 2 olive trees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The property spans a rolling ridgeline of meadows and forests sitting at 4,800 feet, with 12 upscale cabins and six suites surrounding a central lodge that boasts an expansive dining room flanked by a large hearth on one side and a wall of glass on the other.—
The Editors,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The rooms Quiet luxury is the name of the game at Amanyara and the resort consists of one-to-two bedroom pavilions and three-to-six bedroom villas, each surrounded by forest, with park or ocean views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Otherwise, Chatham is just a crossroads surrounded by turnrows and a few swampy stands of cypress trees.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Neighbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighbor. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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