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.
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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.
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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.
—
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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Sun Valley is a world-class luxury resort with a lot of history, a lot of amenities, a wide variety of lodging including luxury, and the adjacent town of Ketchum full of great shops, restaurants and bars.
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If there are other adjacent trees that provide shade for the beds, the impact will be less.
Adjective
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The stock market's near record highs, swelling 401(k)s and other retirement account balances.
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The nearest air quality monitor to the fires indicates that the worst pollution was detected on June 17 and has fluctuated in the following days depending on wind direction, weather and emergency workers’ efforts to contain the blazes.
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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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Kids of all ages will have a blast here, as well as at Fun Republic at Palma Real Plaza, Meliá's nearby theme park to which guests get complimentary access.
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The Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that the approximately 1,690 guests staying at the resort were evacuated to other hotels and nearby housing facilities.
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Suarez also discussed the experience of joining one of baseball’s most storied organizations after departing Philadelphia, then watching as both teams failed to meet expectations to start the year.
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Deadline reported in April 2025 that Tom Cullen was joining the House of the Dragon cast as Ser Luthor Largent.
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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The Transportation Security Administration projects heavy travel volumes on both days flanking the long weekend, with more than 3 million passengers expected to pass through TSA checkpoints on Sunday alone.
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That leaves room for all sorts of brainstorming, including Aitken’s curiosity about flanking the development with high-rise residential buildings, similar to the condominiums that have risen next to Petco Park in San Diego.
Adjective
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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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The neighborhood/area One of Blackberry Farm’s many appealing qualities is its next-door neighbor, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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“Neighboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighboring. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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