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

The country last held elections a decade ago and remains in a transition as armed gangs continue to tighten their grip on Port-au-Prince and the neighboring Artibonite region. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 While neighboring Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates diplomatically recognized Israel in 2020, Qatar maintained its distance. — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 At 15, Diana falls for Lalo, a young man from a neighboring kingdom. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 9 July 2026 Heavy monsoon rains battered parts of neighboring India, leaving over a dozen of people dead over the past few days. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 Rexhep Meidani of Albania visits Kosovo, the first visit ever by an Albanian head of state to the neighboring Yugoslav province; Kosovo is heavily populated by ethnic Albanians. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026 Khamenei’s body will be transported to cities in Iran and neighboring Iraq, with authorities planning to drive his casket and others through the streets of Tehran on Monday. — Nasser Karimi, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Funeral postpones talks with US Khamenei’s body will be transported to cities in Iran and neighboring Iraq, with authorities planning to drive his casket and others through the streets of Tehran on Monday. — Nasser Karimi, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Khamenei funeral route and schedule The funeral has been designed as both a national and religious procession, touching some of the most significant sites in Shia Islam in Iran and neighboring Iraq. — Emma Graham, CNBC, 4 July 2026

Verb

An Iranian missile and drone attack has killed nine fighters of an Iranian-Kurdish group based in neighboring Iraq, according to an official from the group. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 That victory wasn’t an isolated one, as the much more moderate Mikie Sherrill was elected governor of neighboring New Jersey on a broadly similar affordability pitch. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Despite Baghdad’s efforts to strengthen ties with Washington, Iraq maintains deep political, economic, and security ties with neighboring Iran. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 New York City is already feeling the impact ahead of Sunday's World Cup final in neighboring New Jersey, with wildfire smoke pushing air quality into unhealthy territory. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 July 2026 The museum also alerted its neighboring retirement community, Aldersgate, about the security breach. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 The two, migrant workers from neighboring Laos, were bar employees on duty when the fire broke out. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 In 2017, a wildfire in neighboring Portugal left 66 people dead in Pedrogao Grande, located 120 miles northeast of Lisbon. — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Illnesses, caused by the cyclospora parasite, have also been reported in neighboring Ohio, as well as in Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin and other states. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring

Adjective

In the adjacent room, the original dining area was reduced by half to make room for Khechemyan’s dream kitchen.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Barrett is codirecting an excavation project at Pompeii that explores a larger elite house and an adjacent smaller dwelling to understand how the relationships between the people in both households changed over time.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of adjacent

Adjective

New Zealand boasts more than 200,000 fur seals in its waters, a population that’s only just bounced back after millions were hunted into near extinction by European sealers in the early 1800s.

— Todd Symons, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Some Republicans believe that the administration is adequately detailing the need for additional war money and its value to the military in the near term.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of near

Verb

The principal gathering spaces include a great room and adjoining dining room, where a lengthy table is made of trees cleared from the property during construction.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
Safa Muhammad lives in the townhomes adjoining the lot, and attended the open house with some neighbors.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026

Definition of adjoining

Adjective

The two were due to battle in La Finalissima — the match pitting the reigning Copa América and Euro winners against each other — in March in Qatar, but the occasion was canceled due to the conflict in nearby Iran.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026
That was until the nearby linesman alerted him to the fact that the goal was disallowed for an apparent foul.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

Definition of nearby

Verb

The South African government has backed the Amazon deal, with Communications Minister Solly Malatsi joining Amazon and Herotel representatives to announce the agreement.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026
New Zealand will consider joining, Prime Minister Christopher ‌Luxon said on Thursday.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 16 July 2026

Definition of joining

Adjective

The play was a no-call, but Clark took exception to the physicality and yelled at the closest official.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026
The carrier is flying about 6,500 flights per day this year — nearly an entire Alaska Airlines more worth of travel more than its closest competitor, according to Cirium — yet American’s profit gap has grown.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026

Definition of close

Verb

There’s a massive plant wall flanking one side of the Main Hall, with about 1,200 pots of living greens.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Frame Your Entry A loose hedge and pair of taller shrubs flanking the front door add a layer to this Dallas, Texas, home's curb appeal without detracting from the traditional blue-and-white facade or blocking the view.

— Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of flanking

Adjective

The series ran from 2001 to 2006 and saw Garner move out of her girl-next-door typecasting into a new mold as a spy and action hero (with an incredible collection of wigs).

— Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
John Egan, the Drakes’ next-door neighbor, who has lived in his home for 20 years, said half of his yard and parts of other yards in the area have become de facto retention ponds for the village over the years.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

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