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

Two more people were killed in neighboring Hunan province following rains brought by the typhoon, state media reported earlier. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 The interception was the latest in a series in waters around the Turks and Caicos and the neighboring Bahamas. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 Mizner’s mish-mash of Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival defines the visual culture of Palm Beach, setting it apart from the neighboring Deco dreamland of Miami. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The neighboring Iranian port cities of Chabahar and Konarak on the Gulf of Oman, which host key commercial, maritime and military infrastructure, also came under attack. — Zachary Cohen, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 Lake’s drop of about 200 students, far smaller than in neighboring districts, likely reflects the limited number of private schools in the county, making vouchers less viable for many families, officials have said. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 The property overlooking The Ranch at Laguna Beach‘s golf course comes with a neighboring lot of about 10,000 square feet, and permits for a glass guest house and infinity edge pool designed by architect Mark Whipple are also included with the sale. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 Instead, an eclectic mix of African textiles, Japanese artworks, Turkish rugs, and British ceramics mirrors the round-the-world curiosities of the neighboring British Museum. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Firefighters from the neighboring Michigan communities of Livonia and Southfield helped the Redford Township Fire Department during the incident. — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

Standing in the backyard of a house situated near a neighboring golf course, rider screams are certainly audible, and residents said the consistency of them is destroying their quality of life. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The rebel group’s swift advance in Yemen and attacks on neighboring Saudi Arabia in recent weeks have put the kingdom in an increasingly difficult position, facing the prospect of being drawn into a wider conflict as the US-Iran war drags on. — Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026 Festival passes also include admission to the neighboring Kentucky Kingdom amusement park. — Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026 No cases have been confirmed in Connecticut, but several cases have been confirmed in neighboring New York, DEEP officials said. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026 From roughly two years from late 2023 through late 2025, the Houthis had attacked commercial shipping with missile and drone strikes in the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait and neighboring Gulf of Aden. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Unable to fly, the crew had to travel to neighboring Saudi Arabia by car. — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Allegrini points to the similarities and differences between her San Polo Amphora Vignamasso Toscana IGT and the winery’s Rosso di Montalcino, which are both 100 percent Sangiovese from neighboring high-elevation vineyards. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2026 Upon its inception, the neighboring Théâtre des Champs-Élysées brought composers, theatergoers, and fashion trailblazers to regularly dine at the property. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring

Adjective

Seven on-site townhomes adjacent to the hotel range from 2,500 to 3,500 square feet, each sporting three stories with an elevator and two-car garage.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
The Houthis have already seized a long stretch of the Yemeni coastline adjacent to the Red Sea – one of the world’s most important waterways – and control the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint at its southern end.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjacent

Adjective

Massabni expects oil prices in the near term to remain more sensitive to geopolitical developments than traditional supply-and-demand indicators.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
But Wall Street analysts now see a rate hike by December as a near certainty, according to futures prices.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of near

Verb

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
The film could use a few more such colorful secondary strands adjoining the main conflict, though one subplot involving a maybe-romance between two jaded journalists assigned to the summit is oddly framed and abruptly dropped.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoining

Adjective

For Dan Sowry and his crew of regulars from the nearby 55+ Trillium neighborhood, the taproom is a weekly staple.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
With its open kitchen, family room and sunroom that opened onto a deck, the four-bedroom, $460,000 condo in the nearby suburb of Hudsonville checked every box.

— Emily Elconin for CNN, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of nearby

Verb

The roll call late Tuesday, 220-204, was similar to earlier efforts this summer, with a few more Republicans joining all Democrats voting to bring an end to the conflict.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
In the new documentary Lorne, a memorable scene sees Lorne Michaels, the Saturday Night Live creator and king of comedy, joining his friend Steve Martin for dinner at Orso in Manhattan.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of joining

Adjective

With millions of ballots soon to flood mailboxes, people are paying closer attention.

— Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
According to The Irish Star, the POTUS’ close relationship with his executive assistant, Natalie Harp, has further strained his connection with Melania.

— StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of close

Verb

Much of the stone used to construct Hadrian’s Wall and its forts and milecastles was recycled over the centuries, but the stone footings largely remain, as do the flanking ditches.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Sep. 2026
Stick them among potted plants flanking an entryway for a welcoming ambiance, or arrange them in tall black vases among mini pumpkins on a dining table or entryway console.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of flanking

Adjective

One of the Heuers’ next-door neighbors, however, occupies more of a middle ground.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Over the five hours that follow, the series tracks what led to the tragedy — specifically, his complicated relationship with his resentful, bigoted next-door neighbor, Clive (David Morrissey).

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026