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
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
The union said its educators receive some of the lowest contributions to their healthcare costs among neighboring districts, leading many members to work elsewhere.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
You’ll also be treated to vistas of the neighboring Santa Cruz Mountains and, of course, San Francisco Bay.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 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
The Chagos Islands are an archipelago in the Indian Ocean that became a British territory in 1814, along with neighboring Mauritius.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
After elevating the response to a two-alarm fire and calling in neighboring departments, crews knocked down the main body of the fire in about 30 minutes.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2026
Georgia and neighboring Southeastern states were expected to see dangerously cold temperatures starting Monday, before lows dip into the teens and even single digits Tuesday morning.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Two neighboring Dallas residents are living without walls.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Designated a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union, the PKK has waged an armed insurgency since 1984 that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and spilled into neighboring Iraq and Syria.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
For the rescue, neighboring Placer County deployed 28 members of its all-volunteer Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue team.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Seminole — which lacks big-name theme parks and other glitzy tourist attractions like neighboring Orange and Osceola counties — has largely relied on amateur athletic tournaments to draw visitors for the past decade.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Units from eight different fire departments responded to fight the blaze, including one from neighboring Montgomery County, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Its Farmhouse Museum, located at 1121 Waukegan Road, displays exhibits related to the history of Glenview, and a collection of artifacts, books and other materials can also be found in the neighboring Hibbard Library.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
During his youth in the 1950 and 1960s, the city had a renaissance and held its own in terms of size and significance with neighboring Yuba City.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
The union said its educators receive some of the lowest contributions to their healthcare costs among neighboring districts, leading many members to work elsewhere.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
You’ll also be treated to vistas of the neighboring Santa Cruz Mountains and, of course, San Francisco Bay.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 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
The Chagos Islands are an archipelago in the Indian Ocean that became a British territory in 1814, along with neighboring Mauritius.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
After elevating the response to a two-alarm fire and calling in neighboring departments, crews knocked down the main body of the fire in about 30 minutes.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2026
Georgia and neighboring Southeastern states were expected to see dangerously cold temperatures starting Monday, before lows dip into the teens and even single digits Tuesday morning.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Justice Department has tried to augment that office with prosecutors from neighboring states and military attorneys.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Two neighboring Dallas residents are living without walls.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Designated a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and the European Union, the PKK has waged an armed insurgency since 1984 that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and spilled into neighboring Iraq and Syria.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
For the rescue, neighboring Placer County deployed 28 members of its all-volunteer Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue team.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Seminole — which lacks big-name theme parks and other glitzy tourist attractions like neighboring Orange and Osceola counties — has largely relied on amateur athletic tournaments to draw visitors for the past decade.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Units from eight different fire departments responded to fight the blaze, including one from neighboring Montgomery County, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Its Farmhouse Museum, located at 1121 Waukegan Road, displays exhibits related to the history of Glenview, and a collection of artifacts, books and other materials can also be found in the neighboring Hibbard Library.
—Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
During his youth in the 1950 and 1960s, the city had a renaissance and held its own in terms of size and significance with neighboring Yuba City.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring
Adjective
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New elements were intentionally installed using historic techniques; for example, new stonework was installed in the keeping room (an informal seating area adjacent to the kitchen), using a random fieldstone pattern typical of homes from the era.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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But before the action alights in the location of the latest dispute between adjacent property owners to catch the eye of directors Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford (yes, grandson of Robert), the shot fills with the telltale red, white and blue of the American flag.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In Europa's near-vacuum, heat from friction would dissipate quickly rather than building a lubricating surface layer.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Xing expects that to rise to 5% in the near future, especially amid depressed real estate prices and deposit rates hovering near historic lows.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 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 men fled into a nearby apartment, and were arrested.—
Jack Brook,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The man told officers he’d been attacked at a homeless camp in nearby Cobb Park.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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School meal bill divides Republicans Shane’s bill passed the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 22-18, with nine Republicans joining all nine Democrats in opposition.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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The informational picket out front of BP Whiting Refinery on Indianapolis Boulevard wasn’t even the 11-year-old’s first time joining the fight for a fair living.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Another category that would likely unnerve boards of directors, according to Minow, is close ties with Epstein following his controversial 2008 guilty plea to procuring a minor for prostitution.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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With Jackson’s death Tuesday, leaders across the region reflected on a legacy that helped shape a generation of local activism and public service — none more so than Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a close friend for more than five decades.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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If the biggest stars in baseball are Japanese, South Korean or Latin American, think harder about flanking strategies that go around the NFL’s traditional reliance on North Americans.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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In some cases, miners carry coal in baskets up on wooden slats flanking the walls of the mines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Every decade gets at least one charismatic male movie star who’s drop-dead gorgeous yet somehow guy-next-door relatable, action-hero intense one second and irresistibly charming the next.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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He was born in the Jim Crow South to Helen Burns, then an unmarried 16-year-old, and her married-next-door neighbor, Noah Robinson.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Neighboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighboring. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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