NEIGHBORS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

neighbors 1 of 2

noun

plural of neighbor

as in brothers

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neighbors

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verb

present tense third-person singular of neighbor

as in adjoins

to be adjacent to the baseball field neighbors a parking lot

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Recent Examples of neighbors

Noun

Clarke Square neighbors will have access to VIA CDC’s monthly neighbor meetings, monthly business owner meetings, housing support, support in starting or developing small businesses and more. — Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Verb

The French brand spent two years scouting its Shanghai home, which currently neighbors a Louis Vuitton pop-up. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighbors

Noun

Enter Pijama, talked up by the Larrain brothers at CIC, a TVOD system affording global or select territory access and right holder returns, which get 80% of revenues, to great films audiences can’t see.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
While star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers won’t join him on the Miami Heat’s roster, former Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Vin Baker is joining the two-time NBA MVP in Miami.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of brothers

Verb

Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg’s welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoins

Noun

Poet Layli Long Soldier, a citizen of the Oglala Lakota Nation, is also among this year’s cohort of fellows.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Throughout the two programs, fellows will receive mentorship and access to writers, directors, showrunners, producers, executives and other industry leaders, with programming tailored to their individual areas of focus and career development.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of fellows

Verb

These add to artistic and private-label perfumery brands, such as LabSolue, the artisanal brand Martone’s daughter Ambra — who also flanks him in leading ICR — created with her late sister, Giorgia.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
After a long winter, the vibrant green of new foliage flanks the road and, in parts, creates a canopy in the summer.

— Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026

Definition of flanks

Verb

First, a 48-speaker spatial sound system surrounds the audience and delivers a more immersive listening experience.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
Pritzker deserves credit for speaking candidly about the treatment that has worked for him and helping confront the stigma that still surrounds obesity and its treatment.

— Disha Narang, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of surrounds

Verb

Today, software touches nearly every aspect and dimension of the vehicle, from battery management to infotainment, braking, cybersecurity and advanced driver assistance.

— Rajjie Sarmey, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Collectively, the tech and sports exits could save around £17M, which barely touches the sides of overall savings required.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

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