NEIGHBORING Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

neighboring 1 of 2

adjective

as in adjacent

having a border in common he and his future wife grew up on neighboring farms

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as in near

not being distant in time, space, or significance the statehouse and its neighboring buildings

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neighboring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of neighbor

as in adjoining

to be adjacent to the baseball field neighbors a parking lot

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Recent Examples of neighboring

Adjective

Built on a porous metal-organic framework (MOF-808), the material pairs copper atoms directly with neighboring sodium promoters. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, in the neighboring Dominican Republic, at least 30 communities have been cut off by rains, and more than 100 homes are flooded, according to the country’s Emergency Operations Center. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Keith pointed out that the building was once a school belonging to the neighboring Ukrainian church. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Gangs such as Chen Mechan and 400 Mawozo make money through kidnapping and draw weapons from national supplies in Haiti and the neighboring Dominican Republic and purchases in the United States. — Widlore Mérancourt, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Uzbekistan holds vast deposits of rare earths and critical minerals, while neighboring Kazakhstan is the world’s leading producer of uranium, accounting for 40% of supplies. — semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026 What’s more, two groups that fought alongside the government – Eritrea and the Fano militia from the neighboring Amhara region – bristled at being excluded from peace talks. — Siyanne Mekonnen, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 In neighboring Massachusetts, positive alpha-gal tests have increased substantially on Martha’s Vineyard. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 Architect Hart Howerton drew inspiration from the neighboring Old Naples cottages that have long beguiled vacationers with their breezy wood shutters and clapboard siding. — Harriet Elton, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

Police say about 15 minutes later, three men arrived at North Memorial Health hospital in neighboring Robbinsdale with gunshot wounds, all not deemed to be life-threatening. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 The backstory What started as a field station over 20 years ago has evolved into a tourism venture in collaboration between Wilderness, the Save the Rhino Trust, and neighboring Namibian communities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 Magyar has also sought to repair relations with neighboring Ukraine after Orbán repeatedly blocked aid to Kyiv and held up EU sanctions against Russia, all while maintaining cordial ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026 Days earlier, however, authorities in neighboring El Dorado County found burned and buried remains that were later identified as hers. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 De La Cruz is attempting to stave off a potent challenge in the neighboring 15th District from Tejano music star Bobby Pulido, who is barnstorming the district one quinceañera at a time. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 In neighboring Tuolumne County, the estimate rose from 1,787 to 7,248 customers. — Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The clinic’s home of Mifflin County is one the hardest-hit, near the epicenter in neighboring Lancaster County. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring

Adjective

Raman’s office didn’t comment on that assertion, but Stahl said that the Bureau of Street Services isn’t funded to repair damaged sidewalks, and the responsibility falls to the adjacent property owners.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
There's one accessible suite with an entry ramp, adjacent parking, and an en suite bathroom with a shower handrail.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjacent

Adjective

The band frequently steers the poppy songwriting offroad by leaning into distortion and ambience, creating moments of both near-mania and hazy unease.

— Sue Park, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
On a near-weekly basis, Landsat 9 delivers observations of everything from deforestation to water quality and crop growth.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of near

Verb

Cocktails are served at Drink Kong, the sexy, high-concept cocktail bar—its second location in the city—adjoining the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Undeterred, the three friends bought the hotel and adjoining property for $3 million and have since spent over $10 million on renovations and redesign.

— Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoining

Adjective

Anyone can try to make a buck using her image, but the only way to get to Liberty Island and nearby Ellis Island is on the boats of Statue City Cruises, under contract with the National Park Service.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026
Spend your days exploring the farm, hanging with the animals, swapping stories over coffee, and venturing out to Boqueron’s beaches and the bioluminescent waters of nearby La Parguera.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of nearby

Verb

Robinhood is disclosing its participation for the first time, joining high-profile backers including Andreessen Horowitz, Accel, and Founders Fund.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Palestine Action founder Huda Ammori encouraged joining offshoot groups to circumvent the ban, the Telegraph reported.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of joining

Verb

The midcentury Louis Philippe–style mirror, one of a pair flanking the fireplace, is from Country French Interiors in Dallas, while Bonacina armchairs upholstered in a Claremont fabric offer a fireside perch.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
The new building measures about 50% larger than the two old terminals combined, with higher ceilings and a pair of illuminated steel sculptures by Cliff Garten flanking the main entrance.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of flanking

Adjective

There was no reason for the actor—who at the height of her fame dated James Dean and was often typecast as the sweet-faced girl-next-door—to stoop to stepping back into Pam’s shoes.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
This cutesy girl-next-door look helped to catapult Huntington-Whiteley from Teen Vogue favourite to Burberry face, bona fide lingerie designer, beauty entrepreneur and blockbuster movie star.

— Alice Newbold, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026