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
The crowds attracted the attention of her next-door neighbors, who Woodruff said sold drugs out of their home, colloquially known as a trap house.
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Roughly five minutes later, the car could be seen on the next-door neighbor’s surveillance camera.
—Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The tearoom sits next-door to sister restaurant Max and Tilly's, a gastropub that opened last fall specializing in fish and chips and other British fare.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Let our fear of losing our children be more powerful than our fear of our next-door neighbor.
—Mark Temnycky, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Roughly five minutes later, the car could be seen on the next-door neighbor’s surveillance camera.
—Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025
The tearoom sits next-door to sister restaurant Max and Tilly's, a gastropub that opened last fall specializing in fish and chips and other British fare.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Let our fear of losing our children be more powerful than our fear of our next-door neighbor.
—Mark Temnycky, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next-door
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What To Know Real estate agents who spoke to Redfin said buyers are becoming reluctant to finalize purchases due to economic uncertainties, in particular high mortgage rates, the potential impacts of tariffs, inflation and the possibility of a recession in the near future.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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But their 9-0 start was derailed late as UM dropped two of its final three regular-season games to go from a near lock for the playoffs to missing out entirely.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The Jamaican mountain air clung close, warm and perfumed with sage.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Here’s what to ask yourself: Does someone on your founding team (or close circle) have solid finance experience?—
Rebecca Mitchem,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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