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
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The left engine detached from the wing during takeoff, and the plane crashed moments after departure, colliding with structures in the neighboring industrial area to the south of the airport.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
However, Deputy Prime Minister of Romania Ionut Mosteanu said allied troop numbers would remain above the number before Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine in 2022.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The teens sprang to action before two lifeguards from the neighboring Aliso Beach tower and a Marine Safety lieutenant arrived.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Tata currently operates two plants in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one in neighboring Karnataka, which was formerly owned by Wistron.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
In neighboring Arizona, officials have reported 63 cases so far this year.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
But for those seeking therapies that are more than skin-deep, the nation has also become a destination for patients from India, Pakistan, neighboring Gulf countries, and beyond who are looking to live longer, better lives.
—Lara Setrakian, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The Starlink missions, by far the most common from Southern California, can be widely seen across the region and even sometimes in neighboring Arizona.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In the meantime, here's what to know about the launch from neighboring California, as well as when and where to potentially spot the rocket in Arizona.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Race for mayor in Dearborn Heights In neighboring Dearborn Heights, Mayor Mo Baydoun, listed as Mohamad Baydoun in Wayne County campaign finance records, ran against Councilwoman Denise Malinowski Maxwell.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Taking into account the 10 percent reduction of tariffs related to China’s commitment to curbing fentanyl, the country’s duty burden currently stands at 47 percent—lower than that of India (50 percent) and identical to neighboring Hong Kong.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
And the gathering took place in Armenia at the foot of Mount Ararat, located in neighboring Turkey.
—Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Speaking from neighboring Kenya, Munishi said security forces have launched a deadly crackdown on Tanzanians protesting the election results.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The election has sparked global concern, including over transparency from international observers, but the African Union and leaders in neighboring Kenya and Uganda have sent their congratulations to Samia.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Nissan traveled into neighboring Emeryville and collided with a parked car in the 6700 block of Hollis Street, according to police.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
In addition to kidnappings, the gangs run extortion rings and control access to a key border crossing for commerce between Haiti and the neighboring Dominican Republic.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The left engine detached from the wing during takeoff, and the plane crashed moments after departure, colliding with structures in the neighboring industrial area to the south of the airport.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
However, Deputy Prime Minister of Romania Ionut Mosteanu said allied troop numbers would remain above the number before Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine in 2022.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The teens sprang to action before two lifeguards from the neighboring Aliso Beach tower and a Marine Safety lieutenant arrived.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Tata currently operates two plants in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one in neighboring Karnataka, which was formerly owned by Wistron.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
In neighboring Arizona, officials have reported 63 cases so far this year.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
But for those seeking therapies that are more than skin-deep, the nation has also become a destination for patients from India, Pakistan, neighboring Gulf countries, and beyond who are looking to live longer, better lives.
—Lara Setrakian, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The Starlink missions, by far the most common from Southern California, can be widely seen across the region and even sometimes in neighboring Arizona.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Khalid Al-Ibrahim and his brother, Abdul Aziz (not the prince), acquired — through shell companies — hotels, apartment complexes, offices, shopping centers and around 1,000 boat slips in Marina del Rey, the upscale seaside community neighboring Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Times reported in 1989.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
In the meantime, here's what to know about the launch from neighboring California, as well as when and where to potentially spot the rocket in Arizona.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Race for mayor in Dearborn Heights In neighboring Dearborn Heights, Mayor Mo Baydoun, listed as Mohamad Baydoun in Wayne County campaign finance records, ran against Councilwoman Denise Malinowski Maxwell.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Taking into account the 10 percent reduction of tariffs related to China’s commitment to curbing fentanyl, the country’s duty burden currently stands at 47 percent—lower than that of India (50 percent) and identical to neighboring Hong Kong.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
And the gathering took place in Armenia at the foot of Mount Ararat, located in neighboring Turkey.
—Gabriela Radulescu, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Speaking from neighboring Kenya, Munishi said security forces have launched a deadly crackdown on Tanzanians protesting the election results.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The election has sparked global concern, including over transparency from international observers, but the African Union and leaders in neighboring Kenya and Uganda have sent their congratulations to Samia.
—Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Nissan traveled into neighboring Emeryville and collided with a parked car in the 6700 block of Hollis Street, according to police.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring
Adjective
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Bryden is working to spread Cureate locations around her current home base of Northwest Arkansas into adjacent states.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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In a street vacation, the city agrees to relinquish a public right of way or public service easement to an adjacent property owner or owners.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These particles emerge from a coronal mass ejection or a solar flare that bursts out from our nearest star.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Queen Letizia’s wardrobe selections for the state gala dinner on Tuesday night was a near-exact replica of the Spanish royal’s attire for the state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in April 2024, during the Spanish royals‘ state visit to the country.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ladd, Laura and Bruce also all have adjoining stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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His land holdings included a tobacco farm, orchards, a swampy area adjoining a creek, and his humble family home.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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The disaster killed at least 14 people and destroyed nearby businesses and buildings.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Even as federal funding resumes, local colleges, businesses and nonprofits are joining county agencies in maintaining relief efforts for as long as Sacramento-area residents need them.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Also joining Williams were two directors involved in foreign trade operations for Hillwood, Joshua Griffith and JR Holcomb.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This was a decisive turn away from Hasina’s India-first posture and toward closer alignment with Beijing.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Highly acidic foods like pickles and tomatoes will react with the can after an extended period of time, causing both taste and texture changes so pay particularly close attention to expiration dates on these items.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One of the two guards flanking him during the hearing then called him a liar, according to Zaher.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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But other times, the ability to sprint away from two flanking Hunters on Heroic mode is a welcome reprieve from watching Master Chief get ragdolled across a map over and over again.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rustin’s next-door neighbor thought they should be sent directly from school to compulsory work gangs.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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But the woman, known to many as the iconic girl-next-door Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, isn't fazed by her full and bustling life.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Neighboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighboring. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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