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

In recent weeks, new cases and deaths have declined in Ituri province, the outbreak's epicenter, but risen sharply in neighboring North Kivu and Haut-Uele, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said at a weekly briefing. — Jean-Yves Kamale, Arkansas Online, 11 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 The center still planned to host recreational classes and events at a neighboring indoor trampoline park, Bump City. — Pj Green september 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026 That test finally happened on the neighboring mountain of Ama Dablam in June. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026 The strongest interest comes from neighboring Charlotte, a boomtown in its own right. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 In recent weeks, new cases and deaths have declined in Ituri province, the outbreak’s epicenter, but risen sharply in neighboring North Kivu and Haut-Uele, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said at a weekly briefing. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Goldman Sachs projected the AI buildout will push US electricity costs up 6% between 2026 and 2027, with a further 3% increase by 2028, increasing neighboring homeowners’ utility bills. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 Among the threats envisioned were missile strikes from neighboring Russia. — Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring

Adjective

Sitting at a conference room table adjacent to the Packers’ locker room, Kraft unfurls his left arm to explain each of his tattoos.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Lounging and relaxing poolside is taken very seriously with an ample supply of chaise lounges and umbrellas lining all four pools (three family pools and one adults-only pool), and an adjacent private beach and lagoon.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of adjacent

Adjective

Not smooth sailing The announcement of the new supercomputer and its likely availability in the near term is great news for researchers.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
Often this means employing a one-in, one-out rule, placing her in a near constant circle of life on Facebook Marketplace to avoid clutter.

— Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 9 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

By contrast, Fulham are pushing both full-backs on, while only the deepest midfielder (and occasionally Alex Iwobi on the left) are nearby to protect the centre-backs if the ball is lost.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
About 11 hours later, investigators found the van, which had been stolen the day before, abandoned on a nearby street, police said, according to the affidavit.

— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of nearby

Adjective

On closer-range shots, Brughmans often adopts a wide base with his chest slightly forward and his arms relatively low.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
In the ninth inning, Ozzie Albies legged out a double off Phillies closer Jhoan Duran (2-5) and Riley followed with a triple off the centerfield fence, giving the Braves the lead.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of close

Verb

Two identical theaters flanking the lobby are galleries in their own right.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The lush valleys flanking the Teahupo’o coastline are full of drama, with towering, jagged peaks and vertiginous ridges—many far off the grid and only accessible via boat.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of flanking

Adjective

The Balvenie is the sister distillery to its next-door neighbor Glenfiddich (both are owned by Scottish company William Grant & Sons).

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Fulcrum has yet to fill the ground-floor retail space there, but Koss said the firm is intent on finding tenants as unique as the brewery next-door, and the wine bar, Franquette.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026