as in adjacent
having a border in common
the two brothers bought verging properties
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Adjective
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Candidates from all walks of life run for Congress each election cycle, from backgrounds in politics and government to adjacent fields such as law or public policy, but some hopefuls are leveraging their public profile as media personalities to help drive their campaigns.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
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To be fair, all these components are present in Court Street Grocers’ standard Italian combo, too—but the result, in that case, is less adjacent to perfection, with too many strong notes competing for the same frequencies.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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For months, mobile internet service interruptions have hit Russia’s regions, particularly in provinces bordering Ukraine, which has staged incursions and launched strikes inside Russian territory to counter Russia’s full-scale invasion.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Although large numbers of Iranians haven’t fled the country yet, people have been leaving major cities for the relative safety of the countryside bordering the Caspian Sea north of the capital, Tehran, according to the International Organization for Migration.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Despite that, the armed groups have continued to wreak havoc, collecting millions of dollars in extortion fees from toll roads and their control of strategic corridors leading to the country’s seaports and land border with the neighboring Dominican Republic.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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It is cupped by the Atlantic Forest, a global top spot for endemic biodiversity, second only to the neighboring Amazon.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Mar. 2026
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Book Early, Especially for Families Family-friendly accommodations like adjoining rooms, suites, and vacation rentals sell out faster than standard rooms.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Book Early and Book Smart Family-friendly accommodations like adjoining rooms, suites, and vacation rentals sell out faster than standard rooms.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Higher energy prices are also expected to widen India’s current account deficit, which has contributed to a weakening of the local currency, with the rupee touching record lows in recent days.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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But to get them there, those antiprotons will have to avoid touching anything on the way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Verging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verging. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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