1
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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as in adjoining
to be adjacent to
the baseball field neighbors a parking lot
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Recent Examples of neighboring
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
In neighboring Wilmette, home values have risen by 11% over the same time frame.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Bossier Parish, neighboring Shreveport, is where the car chase ended and the suspect was fatally shot, police said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Throughout Orbán’s re-election campaign, the media controlled by his governing Fidesz party depicted Magyar as a reckless enemy of peace, bent on dragging Hungary into the war in neighboring Ukraine.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
The aid group also helps deportees returned from the neighboring Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, which are adding to the strain.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Orbán’s pitch to the electorate largely centered around Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine, singling out Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for frequent attacks.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
Tehran has continued strikes on economic and infrastructure targets in the neighboring Gulf region, including Kuwait's oil headquarters.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Since 2013, the Lebanese government has delayed parliamentary elections multiple times, citing among other factors the war in neighboring Syria, political deadlock and disputes over electoral law.
—Jasmin Lilian Diab, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2026
David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Iran’s military is also signaling a possible conventional escalation if Tehran’s demands are not met, threatening specific targets in the neighboring gulf states that are still repairing damage from the last round of attacks.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The complaint alleges that Gemini Rosemont violated the loan documents by entering into an unauthorized easement agreement with a neighboring property owner.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Wellness In what was once a wartime electrical station, the sauna on the edge of the island is a transcendent spot overlooking neighboring Ytstøyna and a shipping lane that sometimes includes giant cruise vessels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The fire, burning northwest of Brunswick, Georgia, was 10% contained on Wednesday morning, Chuck White, director of Emergency Management in neighboring Camden County, said at the news conference.
—Jessica Gorman, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Robeson Community College in rural North Carolina received $24 million, and neighboring Bladen Community College got $12 million.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The parallel campaign by Israel in neighboring Lebanon — alongside its strikes in Iran — had been a sticking point in peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
There does not seem to be any political momentum to remove, deactivate or severely limit the devices, unlike in neighboring cities like Mountain View, Santa Cruz, and jurisdictions under the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, following revelations of unauthorized federal access.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The city has notably been referring to the project location as a combination of Washington Square Park and neighboring Crown Center.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
In neighboring Wilmette, home values have risen by 11% over the same time frame.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Bossier Parish, neighboring Shreveport, is where the car chase ended and the suspect was fatally shot, police said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Throughout Orbán’s re-election campaign, the media controlled by his governing Fidesz party depicted Magyar as a reckless enemy of peace, bent on dragging Hungary into the war in neighboring Ukraine.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
The aid group also helps deportees returned from the neighboring Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, which are adding to the strain.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Orbán’s pitch to the electorate largely centered around Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine, singling out Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for frequent attacks.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
Tehran has continued strikes on economic and infrastructure targets in the neighboring Gulf region, including Kuwait's oil headquarters.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Since 2013, the Lebanese government has delayed parliamentary elections multiple times, citing among other factors the war in neighboring Syria, political deadlock and disputes over electoral law.
—Jasmin Lilian Diab, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
But the water features had to be filled in when oil from the neighboring La Brea Tar Pits seeped up.
—David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Iran’s military is also signaling a possible conventional escalation if Tehran’s demands are not met, threatening specific targets in the neighboring gulf states that are still repairing damage from the last round of attacks.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
The complaint alleges that Gemini Rosemont violated the loan documents by entering into an unauthorized easement agreement with a neighboring property owner.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Wellness In what was once a wartime electrical station, the sauna on the edge of the island is a transcendent spot overlooking neighboring Ytstøyna and a shipping lane that sometimes includes giant cruise vessels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The fire, burning northwest of Brunswick, Georgia, was 10% contained on Wednesday morning, Chuck White, director of Emergency Management in neighboring Camden County, said at the news conference.
—Jessica Gorman, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Robeson Community College in rural North Carolina received $24 million, and neighboring Bladen Community College got $12 million.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The parallel campaign by Israel in neighboring Lebanon — alongside its strikes in Iran — had been a sticking point in peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
There does not seem to be any political momentum to remove, deactivate or severely limit the devices, unlike in neighboring cities like Mountain View, Santa Cruz, and jurisdictions under the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, following revelations of unauthorized federal access.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring
Adjective
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French doors lead to the gardens and stone walls at the rear of the Mansion, while a butler’s pantry and dry bar, with its extensive additional cabinetry, are adjacent to the kitchen.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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But part of the deal involves the purchase of the adjacent Blue Cross and Blue Shield building (to be demolished) along with its parking.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The company is likely to raise several estimates linked to its financial outlook in the near and medium term — a scenario that would also drive up shares, according to Morgan Stanley.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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It’s set in the near future (or, possibly, the hereafter), when eternal life has become a real possibility.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Extend a small bedroom When confronted with a room adjoining a small patio space, try combining them!—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Among the bottles on Avra Madison’s list is Anseillan, a wine from the estate adjoining Château Lafite Rothschild, which is owned by DBR Lafite and is made by the same team.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The shutdown, scheduled to begin late Friday night, will divert drivers onto city streets, including Folsom and nearby Bryant Street, corridors already strained by more than a year of street improvement work.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Squire made a last-minute doctor’s appointment at the nearby hospital in Boston, and she was referred to its breast health center.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Consider joining a support group to help with coping strategies.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Ultrawealthy buyers increasingly bypass the open market, instead joining developers’ private waitlists months or years in advance before a home even breaks ground.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After entering the game tied at 3 in the ninth, Mets closer Devin Williams allowed two runs in a disastrous final frame to fall to the Twins 5-3 and record their 12th loss in a row, their longest streak since 2002.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Two Southwest Airlines jets got dangerously close near Nashville on Saturday, triggering collision alarms.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bieber had stepped onto a smaller stage, more sharply circular than the first, and two acoustic guitarists came to sit on either side of him, flanking him like twin cherubs attentive at their harps.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Two matching planters flanking the front door create symmetry that anchors the whole look.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Preston’s next-door neighbor at the loft was the sculptor Claes Oldenburg.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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The podcast also discusses how much KC will miss the Chiefs and Royals as next-door neighbors at the Truman Sports Complex, with the Chiefs headed to a site in Wyandotte County.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Neighboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighboring. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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