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
Bill Camp plays the sisters’ estranged father, and Glenn Howerton is the Kells’ next-door neighbor.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Despite the girls’ best efforts to maintain some sense of normalcy, a humorous moment did emerge from this chaotic saga when a next-door friend decided to visit.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, their best friends and next-door neighbors, Min (Han) and his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris (Yang), are having problems of their own.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
At the top of the stairs stood a pale, dark-eyed girl about my age, presumably my noisy next-door neighbour.
—Hazlitt, 12 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Despite the girls’ best efforts to maintain some sense of normalcy, a humorous moment did emerge from this chaotic saga when a next-door friend decided to visit.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, their best friends and next-door neighbors, Min (Han) and his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris (Yang), are having problems of their own.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
At the top of the stairs stood a pale, dark-eyed girl about my age, presumably my noisy next-door neighbour.
—Hazlitt, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next-door
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The best course of action is to drive towards the nearest shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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And there will be grander celebrations in the near future, with Longoria expected to be inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame and have his No. 3 retired, possibly as soon as next season.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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However, research into the health benefits of the tart – also known as the sour, dwarf and, in the US, the Montmorency – cherry has produced some interesting results that warrant a closer look.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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This time, the Knicks couldn’t get any closer, as the Celtics won 115-93 to cut their series deficit to two games to one.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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