as in to join
to be adjacent to
the baseball field neighbors a parking lot
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Recent Examples of neighbor
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
The outlet identified the man as Matías Jurado, a local resident whom neighbors said allegedly threatened people with machetes, set fires, carried suspicious bags and rolled around wheelbarrows at night.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Mandy Taheri
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
Aaron Turner was helping lock down a supply warehouse after gunshots were reported in a neighboring office building.
—Russ Bynum and Jeff Martin The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Universal Epic Universe opened May 22, boosting parent Comcast’s quarterly numbers but showing no apparent negative impact on Orlando neighbor Walt Disney World.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2025
The outlet identified the man as Matías Jurado, a local resident whom neighbors said allegedly threatened people with machetes, set fires, carried suspicious bags and rolled around wheelbarrows at night.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
The attack, which occurred near neighboring Emory University, prompted a massive law enforcement response, including local and state agencies.
—Mandy Taheri
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
Aaron Turner was helping lock down a supply warehouse after gunshots were reported in a neighboring office building.
—Russ Bynum and Jeff Martin The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighbor
Verb
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Once done, the camera panned over to Kris, who gave a sassy smile before joining her girls.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Onboard the Gemini, the crew were joined by several members of Lindblad Expeditions’ executive team, including CEO Natalya Leahy and Interim Chief Maritime Officer, Rear Admiral Keith Taylor, plus several local partners, community members and their families.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ming was a doting older brother with two brothers and three sisters.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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For people who grow up with a brother or sister with a disability, these formative years can be shaped by additional responsibilities, complex family dynamics, and sometimes feeling overshadowed by the needs of the child with a disability.—
Our Place,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Saplings pushed through cracks in the concrete, spindly and touched by early green.—
Megan Cummins
August 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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These systems often touch sensitive data—personal, regulated or proprietary—but aren’t consistently tracked, monitored or risk-assessed.—
Abhi Sharma,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Beki San Martin is a fellow at the Detroit Free Press who covers childcare, early childhood education and other issues that affect the lives of children ages 5 and under and their families in metro Detroit and across Michigan.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The on-screen re-teaming of Curtis and fellow Freaky Friday star Lindsay Lohan was a cast reunion 22 years in the making, but the stars aren't the only ones making a grand return.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The original hotel was upgraded from a four star property to a five star a few years ago including the adjoining gym and restaurants spaces.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Chesterton has started a $4 million remodeling project for the Town Hall and adjoining fire station at 8th Street and Broadway.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Ellison, flanked by president Jeff Shell, chairman of TV media George Cheeks and COO Andy Gordon, spoke with reporters about the deal close on Thursday while at Paramount’s Times Square office during a media presentation.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Traditional aircraft design features a pressured tube for the passengers flanked by wings.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Authorities have issued mandatory evacuation orders for multiple zones, including Val Verde, Hasley Canyon, and areas surrounding Lake Piru.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Dodge's lineup build-out comes as automakers are grappling with changing policies surrounding electric vehicles under the Trump administration.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Neighbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighbor. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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