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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
  • New England Patriots guard Joe Andruzzi had three brothers, all New York City firefighters, who — like so many of their brave counterparts — rushed to the World Trade Center in an attempt to save lives after the towers were struck.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The brothers who sniped at each other in the press for decades?
    — Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 11 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
  • The fellows began their Master of Fine Arts filmmaking program at the AFI Conservatory in August.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
  • For months, boisterous fellows at Angels Stadium peeled off their shirts and begged Moreno to sell.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fellows
Verb
  • The bold prediction here is Maye joins that elite club with an MVP season.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Foremost among those special people is edge rusher Myles Garrett, who joins with Donald in giving the unit two future Hall of Famers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of joins
Verb
  • 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
  • This short out-and-back route is the perfect recovery run, with relatively flat terrain that flanks the river.
    — Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of flanks
Verb
  • That creates a natural intimacy between players, coaches, staff and the city that surrounds it.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • A certain amount of secrecy surrounds the White House worksite, in part because of a large military structure that is being built underground, beneath where the ballroom will stand.
    — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of surrounds
Verb
  • The Big Ten issued a statement two hours after the game, clarifying the process that was used and citing the rule that was enforced about when the clock stops if a player touches the ball out of bounds.
    — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Narwal Freo 20 Edge Narwal’s flagship Flow series extends the side of the mop cylinder that touches the ground, so more is in contact with the floor at once.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of touches

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“Neighbors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighbors. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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