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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Their concerns included the staff layoffs, the near budget shortfall in 2025, and changes to school operations.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many were shown as consumer-ready systems, complete with pricing, subscriptions, and near-term availability.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the town adjoining the base, Delta Junction, is small (with a 2020 population of 918) and has only a handful of food stores and restaurants.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Members can also take advantage of the family program and book adjoining rooms at half price.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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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Prior to joining Cabot in 2019, Reed won four state championships while at El Dorado.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Left Arrow Right Arrow The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won't be joining the John Harbaugh sweepstakes or any head coaching search, for that matter, heading into 2026.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Traffic concerns remained a prominent theme of the more than 100 emails the city received in early December, but many people expressed excitement at the prospect of a closer Costco.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Clippers raced to a 14-5 lead, but the Knicks answered with eight straight points and the game was close for the first three quarters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One clip in the carousel sees her two young sons flanking her on stage in mid-December in Buenos Aires.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
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There is also an undated shot of Clinton and Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger flanking a woman whose face has been blacked out at an unspecified event.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
20 Dec. 2025
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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