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

More experienced hikers can extend their treks to the adjacent Mount Tamalpais State Park.

— Kimberley Lovato, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Just under 20% is attributable to hosting concerts and other events, the club’s adjacent entertainment facility and ancillary streams—the Hawks operate an e-sports team, for example.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026

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Several streets bordering the venue are expected to be closed, according to permits Swift filed, the New York Times reported.

— Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Earlier this month, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure aimed at ensuring that the thousands of empty lots in unincorporated Altadena and Sunset Mesa, a small residential enclave bordering Pacific Palisades, are not left untended.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of bordering

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Safa Muhammad lives in the townhomes adjoining the lot, and attended the open house with some neighbors.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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But with returns fraud now touching nearly every corner of retail, the report argues that treating returns as a strategic problem, not just an operational headache, may be the only way to keep it from getting worse.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
And thank you to James for touching all of our lives with your amazing light.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 July 2026

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