as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
a next-door neighbor who is always helpful and friendly
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Recent Examples of next-door
Florida has executed a man who raped and murdered his next-door neighbor after inviting her over for coffee, marking a record 15th execution in the state this year.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Ulrich was attracted to the role of Sidney Prescott's (Neve Campbell) boyfriend because the character wasn't written as the stereotypical boy-next-door.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Pour, who has produced two of Caradog James’s features, used to be Kinahan’s next-door neighbor in Dubai.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
That fuzzy little patch is our Milky Way Galaxy’s next-door neighbor, over 2 million light-years away, with just one light year equaling almost 6 trillion miles.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Ulrich was attracted to the role of Sidney Prescott's (Neve Campbell) boyfriend because the character wasn't written as the stereotypical boy-next-door.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Pour, who has produced two of Caradog James’s features, used to be Kinahan’s next-door neighbor in Dubai.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
That fuzzy little patch is our Milky Way Galaxy’s next-door neighbor, over 2 million light-years away, with just one light year equaling almost 6 trillion miles.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next-door
Adjective
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Their concerns included the staff layoffs, the near budget shortfall in 2025, and changes to school operations.—
Jennifer Palmer,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Jan. 2026
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Many were shown as consumer-ready systems, complete with pricing, subscriptions, and near-term availability.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Traffic concerns remained a prominent theme of the more than 100 emails the city received in early December, but many people expressed excitement at the prospect of a closer Costco.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Clippers raced to a 14-5 lead, but the Knicks answered with eight straight points and the game was close for the first three quarters.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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The disaster killed at least 14 people and destroyed nearby businesses and buildings.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to kidnappings, the gangs run extortion rings and control access to a key border crossing for commerce between Haiti and the neighboring Dominican Republic.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The left engine detached from the wing during takeoff, and the plane crashed moments after departure, colliding with structures in the neighboring industrial area to the south of the airport.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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