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
Ross Dimattei,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
California is still the biggest spender overall, and even the neighboring New York state dwarfs New Jersey today — but change is in the Jersey Shore salt water air.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Though far less deadly than West Africa’s 2014 crisis, the virus has spread into North and South Kivu and neighboring Uganda.
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Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
The populist Swiss People's Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from the neighboring European Union.
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ABC News,
14 June 2026
Organizers argued that Nassau, one of the few New York counties that does not recognize the holiday, is out of step with neighboring districts.
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Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Idaho has similar historical temperature to its neighboring Wyoming, though its current average annual temperature is above Minnesota’s, at 44 degrees.
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Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
Others are concerned that long-time district employees no longer wish to work within the district and are instead opting for jobs at neighboring districts.
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Samuel O’Neal June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
McClamrock said no students at Rocky River are from Mint Hill, the Charlotte suburb where the school sits, and are bused at least 30 minutes from neighboring districts.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
Molly O'Brien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
The sheriff is confident Gracie is still within the county or the neighboring one.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Many neighboring Middle Eastern wells had shut in their production.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Most go overland to neighboring China first, then enter a third country such as Thailand before finally making it to the South.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
Similar bans have been adopted across the Bay Area, including in neighboring San Ramon, San Anselmo in Marin County, and Burlingame in San Mateo County.
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Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Today its low price - $28 per day including full board and treatments - attracts ordinary Tajiks plus tourists from the neighboring 'Stans’ and the odd backpacker.
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Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The center's buildings are set inside Jackson Park, a historic swath of public park land that connects the neighborhood to the neighboring Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and Lake Michigan beachfront.
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Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
The launch came 4 hours and 6 minutes after the Koreasat-6A mission at neighboring KSC.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Adjective
The fallen tree struck three neighboring homes, including the house next door, where the tree crashed through the kitchen.
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Ross Dimattei,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
California is still the biggest spender overall, and even the neighboring New York state dwarfs New Jersey today — but change is in the Jersey Shore salt water air.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Though far less deadly than West Africa’s 2014 crisis, the virus has spread into North and South Kivu and neighboring Uganda.
—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
The populist Swiss People's Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from the neighboring European Union.
—
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Organizers argued that Nassau, one of the few New York counties that does not recognize the holiday, is out of step with neighboring districts.
—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Idaho has similar historical temperature to its neighboring Wyoming, though its current average annual temperature is above Minnesota’s, at 44 degrees.
—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
Others are concerned that long-time district employees no longer wish to work within the district and are instead opting for jobs at neighboring districts.
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Samuel O’Neal June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
McClamrock said no students at Rocky River are from Mint Hill, the Charlotte suburb where the school sits, and are bused at least 30 minutes from neighboring districts.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
Verb
Just over the state line, the neighboring cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, make up a low-key destination boasting the same white sugar-sand beaches and spectacular outdoor space as the Florida panhandle—with significantly fewer crowds.
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Molly O'Brien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
The sheriff is confident Gracie is still within the county or the neighboring one.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Many neighboring Middle Eastern wells had shut in their production.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Most go overland to neighboring China first, then enter a third country such as Thailand before finally making it to the South.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Similar bans have been adopted across the Bay Area, including in neighboring San Ramon, San Anselmo in Marin County, and Burlingame in San Mateo County.
—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Today its low price - $28 per day including full board and treatments - attracts ordinary Tajiks plus tourists from the neighboring 'Stans’ and the odd backpacker.
—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The center's buildings are set inside Jackson Park, a historic swath of public park land that connects the neighborhood to the neighboring Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and Lake Michigan beachfront.
—
Mark Guarino,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
The launch came 4 hours and 6 minutes after the Koreasat-6A mission at neighboring KSC.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring
Adjective
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In 1918, a neighboring property sale recorded inaccurate boundaries that improperly absorbed the cemetery into an adjacent parcel — the first of decades of land transfers that gradually left the burial ground isolated and inaccessible.
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Netflix has also moved aggressively into entertainment-adjacent sectors, such as videogames and live experiences.
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Prices at the pump reached near-historic highs after the Middle East conflict resulted in the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that allows for the flow of oil between continents.
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What the week sketched instead is a near-term map of fiefdoms.
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Safa Muhammad lives in the townhomes adjoining the lot, and attended the open house with some neighbors.
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Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.
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After the floods, viral claims alleged a nearby cloud‑seeding operation caused the disaster, according to CBS News.
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New recruits must work years to equal starting pay at nearby departments, and retirement benefits only kick in after 30 years, compared to 20 years elsewhere, Weiner said.
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And Beale is perfect as the politically savvy, fine-food-loving Ser Simon, joining in Season 2.
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Shortly after joining Season 8 of the Peacock dating show, Keyser was removed from Casa Amor when a video of Keyser lip-syncing to the song surfaced online where she is seen using the N-word.
Adjective
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
Verb
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In a clip played right before Jackson took the stage for his last concert on his One More for the Road – The Finale tour, Swift’s surprise video was played on screens flanking the stage.
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His father's tombstone usually has the American flag, Irish flag and a military flag flanking either side, but those appeared to be removed on Monday.
Adjective
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As Buffy Gilmore, Shannon Elizabeth parodied the girl-next-door archetype, eventually proving to be not so innocent behind the scenes.
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Admission includes the on-site water park and next-door Peppa Pig Theme Park, offering an accessible multi-day Central Florida getaway.
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“Neighboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighboring. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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