VERGING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

verging 1 of 2

adjective

as in adjacent

having a border in common the two brothers bought verging properties

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verging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of verge

as in bordering

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Adjective

Private car service, concierge guidance, event spaces, and pool access (at the adjacent Sheraton) round out the amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
At the photo shoot, her mother, Tanja Rosner, sits in the adjacent room with McRae’s manager as the crew packs up.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjacent

Verb

But in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, which started to face Kyiv’s retaliatory strikes earlier than the rest of the country, support for the war is even higher.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
In Melilla, Spain's other enclave bordering Morocco, authorities reported that between 300 and 400 people crossed or attempted to cross the border by land or sea on Thursday.

— Aicha El Hammar Castano, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of bordering

Adjective

In neighboring Michigan, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a staunch progressive, has faced questions about his past support for defunding the police.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
The same control mechanism could also guide heat around a delicate sensor, isolate one component from a neighboring hot chip, or protect equipment exposed to an external temperature extreme.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026

Definition of neighboring

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The organization has partnered with the city on the campus’ redesign since 2012, when planning began to incorporate a vacant lot adjoining the towers into the campus.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Each cabin showcases a unique colorway, custom finishes, and adjoining en suites with marble detailing.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of adjoining

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Investigators said surveillance footage from inside the bus showed Khan directing the girl to a specific seat before allegedly touching her inappropriately while securing her seatbelt and after she was seated.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Jones is accused of committing nine offenses against the man, including kissing him multiple times without consent and touching the man’s genitals while the man was driving.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

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