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
ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
In the neighboring western state of Colima, one resident described how edgy residents rushed to supermarkets in a surge of panic buying to secure cooking oil, toilet paper and other staples.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
After the vote, Alessandra Stivelman and Alex Alonso, attorneys representing the residents of a neighboring condo building, said they were frustrated with how the meeting played out.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Superintendent Dan Bridges said that could also be a concern for staff, especially those who live in neighboring districts and whose children have a break schedule that’s different from District 203’s.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
And unlike many neighboring Caribbean destinations, the island lacks buzzy spring-break resort towns or high-rise developments.
—Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The fire spread to two neighboring homes, damaging them as well.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The three lowest-ranking EU countries have been major targets for Russian disinformation campaigns amid the country’s ongoing war with neighboring Ukraine.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
Their relationship continued into the next year, 2018, when Lutnick emailed Epstein apparently complaining about an expansion plan for their neighboring Frick Collection art museum.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
James Longman, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The conflict continues to spread, with new Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Tehran, and Iranian drones hitting neighboring Azerbaijan for the first time.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
But, more concerning, Watts residents and school district officials fear these contaminants may be migrating with groundwater, posing a risk to neighboring Jordan High School and Jordan Downs housing complex.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The launch came 4 hours and 6 minutes after the Koreasat-6A mission at neighboring KSC.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
In Culiacan, in neighboring Sinaloa state, home to a cartel of the same name, there is a cemetery known for its luxury crypts and mausoleums for one-time kingpins like Ignacio Coronel — an old associate of El Mencho — and Arturo Beltrán Leyva.
—CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
One of the consultants that worked on the study for Pompano concluded last year that neighboring Deerfield Beach would save between $250 million and $900 million a year by cutting ties with BSO, which the city ultimately decided to do.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The storm created dangerous avalanche conditions and caused Palisades, along with neighboring Lake Tahoe resorts, to close for multiple days.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
In neighboring Michoacán, four more gunmen died while 15 security personnel were wounded.
—María Verza, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Arakha Times online media reported that the bombs struck the area where traders exchanged goods between Magway and neighboring Rakhine State.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
In the neighboring western state of Colima, one resident described how edgy residents rushed to supermarkets in a surge of panic buying to secure cooking oil, toilet paper and other staples.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
After the vote, Alessandra Stivelman and Alex Alonso, attorneys representing the residents of a neighboring condo building, said they were frustrated with how the meeting played out.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Superintendent Dan Bridges said that could also be a concern for staff, especially those who live in neighboring districts and whose children have a break schedule that’s different from District 203’s.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
And unlike many neighboring Caribbean destinations, the island lacks buzzy spring-break resort towns or high-rise developments.
—Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
The fire spread to two neighboring homes, damaging them as well.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
The three lowest-ranking EU countries have been major targets for Russian disinformation campaigns amid the country’s ongoing war with neighboring Ukraine.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 11 Feb. 2026
Their relationship continued into the next year, 2018, when Lutnick emailed Epstein apparently complaining about an expansion plan for their neighboring Frick Collection art museum.
—Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Several Iranian Kurdish opposition groups are based in neighboring Iraq, in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
—James Longman, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The conflict continues to spread, with new Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Tehran, and Iranian drones hitting neighboring Azerbaijan for the first time.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
But, more concerning, Watts residents and school district officials fear these contaminants may be migrating with groundwater, posing a risk to neighboring Jordan High School and Jordan Downs housing complex.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The launch came 4 hours and 6 minutes after the Koreasat-6A mission at neighboring KSC.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
In Culiacan, in neighboring Sinaloa state, home to a cartel of the same name, there is a cemetery known for its luxury crypts and mausoleums for one-time kingpins like Ignacio Coronel — an old associate of El Mencho — and Arturo Beltrán Leyva.
—CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
One of the consultants that worked on the study for Pompano concluded last year that neighboring Deerfield Beach would save between $250 million and $900 million a year by cutting ties with BSO, which the city ultimately decided to do.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The storm created dangerous avalanche conditions and caused Palisades, along with neighboring Lake Tahoe resorts, to close for multiple days.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
In neighboring Michoacán, four more gunmen died while 15 security personnel were wounded.
—María Verza, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring
Adjective
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Gold mutual funds Few 401(k) plans allow investors to purchase actual gold, Investopedia says, but gold-adjacent mutual funds abound.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Last year, the city took over the project, spending $3 million to acquire the nightclub property and an adjacent lot, and funding the design and construction of the memorial.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Friday is expected to bring near-record high temperatures and a break in the rain.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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The biggest challenge to the industry in the near future, Harteveldt said, would be prospective travelers reluctant to visit the Gulf and Middle East as a result of the conflict.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Massive Caesars does accessibility right with ramps adjoining its various levels, accessible guest rooms with lots of space for power wheelchairs, and moveable chairs at slots machines and table games.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Further, nearby Walmart, Stop & Shop supermarket, Comfort Inn, and adjoining Motel 6 drive consistent traffic to the area, according to Marcus & Millichap.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Malibu oceanfront corner one-bedroom suites are standouts for their floor-to-ceiling windows and posh dining areas with stellar views of the beach and the nearby pier that lights up the night sky with its kaleidoscopic Ferris wheel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Distant objects appear just as crisp as nearby ones, and light of all wavelengths redshifts by identical factors.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The moment the band members began this chant at Woodstock became arguably the biggest moment of their careers, with over 400,000 people joining in.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Phillips accepted the honor via live stream from Cape Town, South Africa, joining the global camera community in celebration.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The most appropriate action is to drive to the closest shelter available.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The virus can spread through close contact with someone who is infected, such as by sharing food or eating utensils.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s a ladies’ and a gentlemen’s flanking the stairwell on this upper entry level, each outfitted with a cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and showers inside and out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nearly Natural Artificial Boxwood Spiral Topiary Tree Potted faux shrubs add height and interest to your porch, and a pair of topiaries flanking the front door or steps welcomes guests in style.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The suspect lives in the apartment next-door with his mother.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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In other photos from the photoshoot, Bündchen embraced the effortless girl-next-door beauty that fans know and love.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Neighboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighboring. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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