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
Leaving clippings on the sidewalk in front of your house isn’t a good idea, either, but blowing them onto the sidewalk in front of the next-door neighbor’s is worse, said another person.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
The vast majority of Sacramento’s homeless population are Sacramentans who were our next-door neighbors, who teetered on the edge of poverty until falling off a financial cliff into homelessness.
—Robin Epley, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Cars Land opened in 2012 as part of a reworking of the theme park and at long last gave it a striking land that could rival — and in many cases surpass — those of its next-door neighbor, Disneyland.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Kerry Ann Bambury, a registered nurse, introduced Emily to Erin, who was her next-door neighbor.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
The vast majority of Sacramento’s homeless population are Sacramentans who were our next-door neighbors, who teetered on the edge of poverty until falling off a financial cliff into homelessness.
—Robin Epley, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Cars Land opened in 2012 as part of a reworking of the theme park and at long last gave it a striking land that could rival — and in many cases surpass — those of its next-door neighbor, Disneyland.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Kerry Ann Bambury, a registered nurse, introduced Emily to Erin, who was her next-door neighbor.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next-door
Adjective
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Gang intervention workers have been credited by city officials as one of the factors behind significant reductions in violent crime in recent years, with homicides and shootings both falling to near-historic lows.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Multiple investigations at the state and local level are underway to unravel the full cause of the near disaster.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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But these suites are also closest to the elevators, and the historic walls don’t adequately muffle the sounds of other guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Gertrud would keep the girls close, one on either side.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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As vehicles drive by on a nearby road, he can be seen dropping to the ground.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Firefighters then evacuated residents from a nearby apartment complex, and others combed through debris of the two-story building, searching for people who may have been trapped.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The mouse recognizes the call as coming from a mouse in a neighboring nest bush, just as the scientists broadcasting it had intended.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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For a peaceful escape, stroll through Lumphini Park, 10 minutes south, or play a round of golf at the neighboring Royal Bangkok Sports Club.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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