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
Trading in her girl-next-door persona, Snow delivered three vastly different performances over the past year, each featuring a whip-smart woman fighting for her own survival.
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Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Coach Kyle Shanahan last week canceled the team’s mandatory minicamp, in part, because of the logistical nightmare of practicing at the team’s next-door facility while World Cup security protocols are in place.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Thus, the god-vamp forms a rock band with his noisy next-door neighbors and starts writing songs as a rebuttal to (and reclamation of) Daniel’s book.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
Shelter Island, New York Accessible only by ferry or aircraft, Shelter Island, the Hamptons’ quiet next-door neighbor, is the perfect seaside retreat.
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Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Coach Kyle Shanahan last week canceled the team’s mandatory minicamp, in part, because of the logistical nightmare of practicing at the team’s next-door facility while World Cup security protocols are in place.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Thus, the god-vamp forms a rock band with his noisy next-door neighbors and starts writing songs as a rebuttal to (and reclamation of) Daniel’s book.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
Shelter Island, New York Accessible only by ferry or aircraft, Shelter Island, the Hamptons’ quiet next-door neighbor, is the perfect seaside retreat.
—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next-door
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Prices at the pump reached near-historic highs after the Middle East conflict resulted in the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that allows for the flow of oil between continents.
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What the week sketched instead is a near-term map of fiefdoms.
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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Because wells in the region are large and close to one another, restarting production will require significant coordination across companies and countries to ensure consistent pressure across multiple wells.
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After the floods, viral claims alleged a nearby cloud‑seeding operation caused the disaster, according to CBS News.
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New recruits must work years to equal starting pay at nearby departments, and retirement benefits only kick in after 30 years, compared to 20 years elsewhere, Weiner said.
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The fallen tree struck three neighboring homes, including the house next door, where the tree crashed through the kitchen.
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California is still the biggest spender overall, and even the neighboring New York state dwarfs New Jersey today — but change is in the Jersey Shore salt water air.
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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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