1
as in adjacent
having a border in common
he and his future wife grew up on neighboring farms
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2
as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
the statehouse and its neighboring buildings
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as in adjoining
to be adjacent to
the baseball field neighbors a parking lot
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Recent Examples of neighboring
ABC News, 14 June 2026
Organizers argued that Nassau, one of the few New York counties that does not recognize the holiday, is out of step with neighboring districts.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Idaho has similar historical temperature to its neighboring Wyoming, though its current average annual temperature is above Minnesota’s, at 44 degrees.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Others are concerned that long-time district employees no longer wish to work within the district and are instead opting for jobs at neighboring districts.
—Samuel O’Neal June 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
McClamrock said no students at Rocky River are from Mint Hill, the Charlotte suburb where the school sits, and are bused at least 30 minutes from neighboring districts.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
In neighboring Mazomanie, the Iron Amethyst Inn has five boutique rooms in a historic mansion.
—Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
Supporters of the initiative dislike an influx of expatriates from the neighboring European Union, and say Swiss infrastructure, housing, social programs, natural resources and way of life have been strained under demographic growth.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 10 June 2026
In neighboring Maine, Graham Platner was contending with a drumbeat of reports about his history with women that has left some Democrats worried that the party’s path to a Senate majority is suddenly imperiled.
—Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Today its low price - $28 per day including full board and treatments - attracts ordinary Tajiks plus tourists from the neighboring 'Stans’ and the odd backpacker.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The center's buildings are set inside Jackson Park, a historic swath of public park land that connects the neighborhood to the neighboring Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and Lake Michigan beachfront.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Troupis and Roman both filed motions seeking to relocate the trial from Dane County, which includes Madison, to neighboring Jefferson County, saying negative publicity had tainted the potential jury pool.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
The launch came 4 hours and 6 minutes after the Koreasat-6A mission at neighboring KSC.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
The country’s embassy in Vienna, Austria’s capital, has previously covered Israel’s diplomatic interests in neighboring Slovenia.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Demonstrations have been concentrated in and around major population centers, including La Paz and neighboring El Alto, where roadblocks have periodically disrupted transportation networks and the movement of fuel and goods.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Adjective
The populist Swiss People's Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from the neighboring European Union.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Organizers argued that Nassau, one of the few New York counties that does not recognize the holiday, is out of step with neighboring districts.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Idaho has similar historical temperature to its neighboring Wyoming, though its current average annual temperature is above Minnesota’s, at 44 degrees.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Others are concerned that long-time district employees no longer wish to work within the district and are instead opting for jobs at neighboring districts.
—Samuel O’Neal June 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
McClamrock said no students at Rocky River are from Mint Hill, the Charlotte suburb where the school sits, and are bused at least 30 minutes from neighboring districts.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
In neighboring Mazomanie, the Iron Amethyst Inn has five boutique rooms in a historic mansion.
—Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
Supporters of the initiative dislike an influx of expatriates from the neighboring European Union, and say Swiss infrastructure, housing, social programs, natural resources and way of life have been strained under demographic growth.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 10 June 2026
In neighboring Maine, Graham Platner was contending with a drumbeat of reports about his history with women that has left some Democrats worried that the party’s path to a Senate majority is suddenly imperiled.
—Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Verb
The current Ebola outbreak is believed to have started in a remote part of Democratic Republic of the Congo before spreading across the border to Uganda; neighboring South Sudan is also considered an area at high risk.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Today its low price - $28 per day including full board and treatments - attracts ordinary Tajiks plus tourists from the neighboring 'Stans’ and the odd backpacker.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The center's buildings are set inside Jackson Park, a historic swath of public park land that connects the neighborhood to the neighboring Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and Lake Michigan beachfront.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Troupis and Roman both filed motions seeking to relocate the trial from Dane County, which includes Madison, to neighboring Jefferson County, saying negative publicity had tainted the potential jury pool.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
The launch came 4 hours and 6 minutes after the Koreasat-6A mission at neighboring KSC.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
The country’s embassy in Vienna, Austria’s capital, has previously covered Israel’s diplomatic interests in neighboring Slovenia.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Demonstrations have been concentrated in and around major population centers, including La Paz and neighboring El Alto, where roadblocks have periodically disrupted transportation networks and the movement of fuel and goods.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Officials in neighboring Boston are excited about the temporary flexibility, describing the extended last call as an economic boon, not just during the World Cup but also other high-level summer events.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring
Adjective
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Sun Valley is a world-class luxury resort with a lot of history, a lot of amenities, a wide variety of lodging including luxury, and the adjacent town of Ketchum full of great shops, restaurants and bars.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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If there are other adjacent trees that provide shade for the beds, the impact will be less.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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The stock market's near record highs, swelling 401(k)s and other retirement account balances.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The nearest air quality monitor to the fires indicates that the worst pollution was detected on June 17 and has fluctuated in the following days depending on wind direction, weather and emergency workers’ efforts to contain the blazes.—
Allison Beck
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rowbottom and Lindsey work side by side from adjoining desks in their lofted home office, a French bulldog named Jammy snoring between them.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Kids of all ages will have a blast here, as well as at Fun Republic at Palma Real Plaza, Meliá's nearby theme park to which guests get complimentary access.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that the approximately 1,690 guests staying at the resort were evacuated to other hotels and nearby housing facilities.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Suarez also discussed the experience of joining one of baseball’s most storied organizations after departing Philadelphia, then watching as both teams failed to meet expectations to start the year.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Deadline reported in April 2025 that Tom Cullen was joining the House of the Dragon cast as Ser Luthor Largent.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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There wasn’t much excitement in the building, despite the fact that the game was close until the end.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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He's remained close with the Solari family and has taken Teo Solari under his wing.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The Transportation Security Administration projects heavy travel volumes on both days flanking the long weekend, with more than 3 million passengers expected to pass through TSA checkpoints on Sunday alone.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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That leaves room for all sorts of brainstorming, including Aitken’s curiosity about flanking the development with high-rise residential buildings, similar to the condominiums that have risen next to Petco Park in San Diego.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Trading in her girl-next-door persona, Snow delivered three vastly different performances over the past year, each featuring a whip-smart woman fighting for her own survival.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Coach Kyle Shanahan last week canceled the team’s mandatory minicamp, in part, because of the logistical nightmare of practicing at the team’s next-door facility while World Cup security protocols are in place.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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“Neighboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighboring. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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