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neighbors 1 of 2

noun

plural of neighbor
as in brothers

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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
  1. brothers
  2. adjoins
  3. fellows
  4. joins
  5. flanks
  6. surrounds
  7. touches
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
  • All five senior fellows are set to appear at an on-campus event Wednesday.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The program would provide grants or enter into contracts with nonprofits to administer the legal fellows program under the California Department of Social Services.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fellows
Verb
  • Kobayashi Chiaki joins as Unran, a young village chief from the south whose role expands as the plot moves forward.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This nursery joins several other tree efforts in the community.
    — Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of joins
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
  • Its work touches professional and talent development, project development, market access, international engagement and exhibition.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The ball first touches the ground, a player or anything else at a point nearer the opponent’s goal line than the passer’s hand.
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of touches

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“Neighbors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighbors. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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