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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Justin Ewing said the aircraft landed in a field adjacent to the airport and that a nearby roadway would be shut down as a precaution.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Newport Beach officials urged people living in properties adjacent to the harbor to take precautions like installing seawall plugs and placing sandbags in vulnerable areas.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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An officer saved a missing boy from a near drowning on Friday after finding the youngster partially submerged, disoriented, and in immediate danger near the shoreline, according to the Fort Worth Police Department.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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In recent weeks, Iran has dramatically escalated efforts to seal off its cache of near bomb-grade uranium, deliberately collapsing tunnels and booby-trapping entrances with explosive mines, according to five sources familiar with US intelligence.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 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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While the Qatari national team practiced at nearby PayPal Park Friday morning, Switzerland trained in San Diego early in the day before hopping on a plane and making the short flight to San Jose.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Embers from the blaze sparked two grass fires, and set pallets and multiple big rig trailers at a nearby FedEx facility ablaze.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Brown amassed a 107-88 record over two-plus seasons with the Kings, joining Rick Adelman as the only coaches in the Sacramento era to post a winning record.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Some guests are familiar with the ceremony, readily joining in the Pledge of Allegiance and national anthem.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 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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There’d be the Camel cigarette billboard that would be blowing smoke, or on top of Bond’s, there was a gigantic billboard with an actual waterfall and two giant semi-nude figures flanking it.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
9 June 2026
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Inside the star was NYU's torch emblem, and flanking the star on both sides were large swastikas.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
3 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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