as in adjoins
to be adjacent to
the baseball field neighbors a parking lot
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Recent Examples of neighbors
Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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
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When announcing its Ohio manufacturing expansion, Joby explicitly invoked the Wright brothers' legacy in Dayton.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Built by brothers William and Charles Bent in 1833, the original fort thrived for 16 years as a hub where fur traders, Native Americans and Mexican merchants converged to do business.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Investigators say the hiker became stranded after getting lost in the Sampson Mountain Wilderness section of Cherokee National Forest, which adjoins national forests in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Learn more about this year’s fellows below.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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This year’s fellows are Josie Andrews, Tiffany Frances, Cris Gris, Christina YR Lim, Alejandra López and Tessa Slovis, all of whom are members of AWD and were chosen through an independent evaluation process.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Cato Institute Senior Fellow David Inserra joins The Excerpt to discuss the debate over social media bans, age verification, free speech and how parents can help keep kids safe online.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Givenchy joins the ranks of LVMH brands with a presence in Saint-Tropez, where the luxury conglomerate’s chairman and chief executive officer Bernard Arnault has a private villa and several hotels, including Cheval Blanc.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The park flanks a tiny stretch of Table Rock Lake, a serpentine reservoir with more than 745 miles of shoreline.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Metal fencing, some 20 feet high, surrounds the perimeter while a slew of metal detectors and X-ray machines await those who breach the fortress.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Part of that use is simply imparting energy into a blanket of molten salt that surrounds the fusion chamber.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Beyond stock selection, Jim touches on portfolio construction and the characteristics that distinguish an ordinary investment from a truly exceptional one.—
Paulina Likos,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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And what begins as a bonding moment between Beulah and Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) quickly turns tense when Beulah touches a nerve by bringing up the Dutton family's complicated past.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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“Neighbors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighbors. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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