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
Connie Ogle
april 8, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Tehran has continued strikes on economic and infrastructure targets in the neighboring Gulf region, including Kuwait's oil headquarters.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
In neighboring Silwan, dozens of Palestinian families have been displaced, or have eviction proceedings against them.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Since 2013, the Lebanese government has delayed parliamentary elections multiple times, citing among other factors the war in neighboring Syria, political deadlock and disputes over electoral law.
—Jasmin Lilian Diab, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2026
Another official said two Black Hawk helicopters involved in the search and rescue for the crew of the F-15E were also struck by incoming fire and an A-10 aircraft was hit in a separate incident and crashed in a neighboring allied country.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Founded under the radar in 2008, prior to the lifting of Saudi Arabia’s cinema ban in 2017, the festival is a key meeting for local and neighboring Gulf cinema professionals.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
But it is also engaged in its most severe fighting in decades with neighboring Afghanistan, a conflict that has been largely overshadowed by the war in the Middle East.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
The shift also orphaned blocs of conservatives swept into neighboring districts long held by Democrats, turning the seats a lighter shade of blue, but blue nonetheless.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Administrative operations related to the drilling were based out of Belem, a major city in the neighboring state of Para.
—Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Earthrise’s proposal has sparked an outcry from neighboring residents about the impact row upon row of solar panels will have on the environment and the largely agricultural landscape in Green Garden, Manhattan and Wilton townships.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Espinoza was one of the Texas Rangers' lead investigators in the 2022 search for Athena Strand, who was abducted and killed by Tanner Horner in neighboring Wise County.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Originally handled by the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office, the case was turned over in 2015 to the neighboring Fifth Circuit State Attorney’s Office.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
While the Philadelphia Police Department has never signed a Section 287(g) agreement, about 68 Pennsylvania agencies have, including in neighboring Delaware County.
—Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, here's what to know about the launch from neighboring California, as well as when and where to potentially see the rocket in Arizona.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Strong shaking lasting 10 to 20 seconds was felt in Bitung in North Sulawesi province as well as in Ternate city in neighboring North Maluku province, according to the Disaster Management Agency.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Caracas Bakery will be open on the first floor during the day for breakfast and lunch, in a comfortable and relaxed setting that’s somewhat less intimidating than its neighboring luxury restaurant.
—Connie Ogle
april 8, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Tehran has continued strikes on economic and infrastructure targets in the neighboring Gulf region, including Kuwait's oil headquarters.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
In neighboring Silwan, dozens of Palestinian families have been displaced, or have eviction proceedings against them.
—Seth Doane, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Since 2013, the Lebanese government has delayed parliamentary elections multiple times, citing among other factors the war in neighboring Syria, political deadlock and disputes over electoral law.
—Jasmin Lilian Diab, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2026
Another official said two Black Hawk helicopters involved in the search and rescue for the crew of the F-15E were also struck by incoming fire and an A-10 aircraft was hit in a separate incident and crashed in a neighboring allied country.
—Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Founded under the radar in 2008, prior to the lifting of Saudi Arabia’s cinema ban in 2017, the festival is a key meeting for local and neighboring Gulf cinema professionals.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
But it is also engaged in its most severe fighting in decades with neighboring Afghanistan, a conflict that has been largely overshadowed by the war in the Middle East.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
The shift also orphaned blocs of conservatives swept into neighboring districts long held by Democrats, turning the seats a lighter shade of blue, but blue nonetheless.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
And in the neighboring small town of Monteagle, search for prized possessions from yesteryear at Oakes & Oliver’s Modern Mercantile, a vast repository of vintage pottery, heirloom china, antique furniture, and more.
—Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Administrative operations related to the drilling were based out of Belem, a major city in the neighboring state of Para.
—Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Earthrise’s proposal has sparked an outcry from neighboring residents about the impact row upon row of solar panels will have on the environment and the largely agricultural landscape in Green Garden, Manhattan and Wilton townships.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Espinoza was one of the Texas Rangers' lead investigators in the 2022 search for Athena Strand, who was abducted and killed by Tanner Horner in neighboring Wise County.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Originally handled by the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office, the case was turned over in 2015 to the neighboring Fifth Circuit State Attorney’s Office.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
While the Philadelphia Police Department has never signed a Section 287(g) agreement, about 68 Pennsylvania agencies have, including in neighboring Delaware County.
—Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
In the meantime, here's what to know about the launch from neighboring California, as well as when and where to potentially see the rocket in Arizona.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Strong shaking lasting 10 to 20 seconds was felt in Bitung in North Sulawesi province as well as in Ternate city in neighboring North Maluku province, according to the Disaster Management Agency.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring
Adjective
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An adjacent segment is fully funded and needs to be built.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The council and planning commission discussed establishing standards for massing for multi-family housing and determining the maximum height of buildings adjacent to single-family homes to quell residents’ concerns about privacy and building bulk.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Or look to your nearest pasture of cows, who apparently start lying down in the event of a coming storm.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Estrada’s The Boss delivers a memorable, tightly wound performance, particularly in moments of a near-meltdown over museum protocol.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Julian lords over not one but two swanky adjoining townhouses stuffed with antiques.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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In a Reddit thread discussing adjoining rooms on cruises, one user described constant disruptions from neighboring guests.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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How an aircraft loss is detected The crash of a military aircraft can be detected by loss of radio communication and radar contact or by visual verification by nearby aircraft.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fire crews also kept the blaze from expanding to nearby structures, according to the Fire Department.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Before joining the Administration, Rogers practiced as a First Amendment lawyer whose clients included Charlie Kirk and Douglass Mackey, an alt-right meme poster who had been convicted of voter suppression, a charge that was later overturned.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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None of this even includes Rahm’s reported $300million to $400m signing bonus for joining LIV from the PGA Tour in the first place in December 2023.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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King’s plans center around keeping close contact with constituents, revitalizing downtown and residential areas and advancing historic preservation and tourism efforts.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Offer to Saudi crown prince Epstein was introduced to Raafat Al-Sabbagh, a close advisor of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, in 2016 by Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The new Calibre 1150 was designed using 3-D modeling such that nearly all functions are easily engaged and adjusted via three pushers fitted within and flanking the crown, while all calendar functions are displayed via dedicated apertures in order to minimize visual clutter.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Along the route, my father would point in disgust at the large Olympic-torch flames dotting the horizon and rising above the acres of palm trees flanking the highway.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Caroline imagined a girl-next-door type.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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There is her next-door neighbor, Elwood, but the screenwriter’s agoraphobia allows for just short chats through open windows.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Neighboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighboring. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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