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
Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Belgian defense officials said about 15 unidentified drones were seen flying over a military base in Elsenborn before crossing into neighboring Germany, Belgium's VRT NWS reported.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Simon had bought the home and the neighboring Bailey House in 2004, but a fire broke out in the former in 2007.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
This means that qualifying productions are eligible for a total incentive of up to 40%, making the state hugely competitive to not only other states but also major international destinations such as the UK, Hungary and neighboring Canada.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
In neighboring Norway, the airspace over Oslo Airport was closed for around three hours Tuesday morning due to a separate drone sighting.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Newsom defended the health collaborative with neighboring Democratic states Tuesday in an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
In neighboring Kansas, the public has access to a police officer’s employment history, and the state’s Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training has direct authority to revoke a license.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
In neighboring Dunstable, Massachusetts, — fewer than 10 miles from Nashua — officials issued a shelter-in-place order for residents on Thorndike Street, High Street and Hardy Street.
—Sophia Compton , Elizabeth Pritchett , Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The recent discovery of what was initially thought to be an explosive device on a body brought to Indianapolis for examination could indicate more trouble at a neighboring county's coroner office already wracked by recent upheaval.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
SpaceX will deploy its latest batch of Starlink internet satellites in October from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in neighboring California.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Parking will be provided, with access from Meridian Street and the neighboring Cain Center for the Arts driveway, according to the developer’s plans.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
What's Next Chinese research ship operations in neighboring maritime zones are likely to remain a source of controversy as the country continues to strengthen its posture in the region.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The teen suspect, from neighboring Garwood, has not been identified.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Located right outside of town in neighboring Moss Point, the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers 18,000 acres of pine savannas, salt marshes, bays, bayous, and salt pannes to explore.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Teachers from neighboring school districts joined students and parents at the protest, according to CNN.
—Richard Hall, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Also, Froedtert's birth center, located within the neighboring Children's hospital, is expanding.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Belgian defense officials said about 15 unidentified drones were seen flying over a military base in Elsenborn before crossing into neighboring Germany, Belgium's VRT NWS reported.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Simon had bought the home and the neighboring Bailey House in 2004, but a fire broke out in the former in 2007.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
This means that qualifying productions are eligible for a total incentive of up to 40%, making the state hugely competitive to not only other states but also major international destinations such as the UK, Hungary and neighboring Canada.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
In neighboring Norway, the airspace over Oslo Airport was closed for around three hours Tuesday morning due to a separate drone sighting.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Newsom defended the health collaborative with neighboring Democratic states Tuesday in an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
In neighboring Kansas, the public has access to a police officer’s employment history, and the state’s Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training has direct authority to revoke a license.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
In neighboring Dunstable, Massachusetts, — fewer than 10 miles from Nashua — officials issued a shelter-in-place order for residents on Thorndike Street, High Street and Hardy Street.
—Sophia Compton , Elizabeth Pritchett , Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
The coffee shop has become a go-to for far east side Detroiters who have long traveled to neighboring Grosse Pointe for a nearby caffeine fix.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The recent discovery of what was initially thought to be an explosive device on a body brought to Indianapolis for examination could indicate more trouble at a neighboring county's coroner office already wracked by recent upheaval.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 3 Oct. 2025
SpaceX will deploy its latest batch of Starlink internet satellites in October from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in neighboring California.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Parking will be provided, with access from Meridian Street and the neighboring Cain Center for the Arts driveway, according to the developer’s plans.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
What's Next Chinese research ship operations in neighboring maritime zones are likely to remain a source of controversy as the country continues to strengthen its posture in the region.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The teen suspect, from neighboring Garwood, has not been identified.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Located right outside of town in neighboring Moss Point, the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers 18,000 acres of pine savannas, salt marshes, bays, bayous, and salt pannes to explore.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Teachers from neighboring school districts joined students and parents at the protest, according to CNN.
—Richard Hall, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring
Adjective
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The private security officers can now enforce laws and make arrests along the entire rail trail, sidewalks surrounding transit centers and other areas adjacent to transit property.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Create your own picnic of goods from the market, then enjoy free live music at the adjacent Riverwalk Stage.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Members who bought the wine should safely dispose of any unused bottles and seek a full refund of the purchase price at their nearest Costco warehouse.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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After 5+ years of construction and planning, animal health company Elanco welcomed employees to its new $200-million headquarters on the near west side.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Guests perused the library and adjoining galleries while enjoying cocktails and a fun card game of chance.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Empress Tavern, the basement-level restaurant adjoining the theater which shut down during the pandemic, reopened this spring for private events and concerts hosted by a local nonprofit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Years ago, around 2010, her friend from the University of Kansas, Abigail (yes, that Abigail), and her boyfriend at the time invited Fulk to see Abigail’s friend perform at a nearby concert.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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In a Facebook post, the police chief of nearby Westfield, New Jersey, said that the suspect was a relative – although not a member of his immediate family.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The union held a rally in Queens, hoping to bring attention to the job losses and accusing Amazon of cutting ties with the DSP as retaliation for its drivers joining the Teamsters union last year.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, Wilson came on board as a third member of the hosting team, joining Bryan and football great Peyton Manning, who had been paired up as a duo the previous two years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has previously suggested a deal was close.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The trainer visits Pegasus daily and is like the horse’s shadow during hospital visits, keeping a close eye to ensure the safety of Pegasus and those around him.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps most importantly, Pettersson played those minutes while flanking Marcus Pettersson and playing the right side.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The commissioners flanking the girl, who barely reaches their shoulders, face one another over her head.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The mansion next door Lutnick, a former chairman of finance giant Cantor Fitzgerald, was once Epstein’s next-door neighbor.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The family soon realizes that the ghosts of the previous tenants (and their victims) live on in the house, while next-door neighbor Constance Langdon (Jessica Lange in an Emmy-winning performance) has an agenda of her own.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Neighboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighboring. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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