as in adjacent
having a border in common
a country given to constant disagreements with bordering nations
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as in bounding
to serve as a border for
that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off
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Recent Examples of bordering
Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The beloved vacation spot actually encompasses 200 miles of North Carolina barrier islands bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Sure, there’s the polar vortex at the center, as well as the large hexagonal ring outlining and bordering it.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Under this standard, countries bordering straits – like Iran and Oman in the case of Hormuz – must also allow overflight and submarines below the surface.
—Elizabeth Mendenhall, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The tiki bar is back in the 12 Peaks VIP area next to Menotti’s coffee stand, with tropical cocktails garnished with paper umbrellas and bordering Lake Medjool.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Under this standard, countries bordering straits – like Iran and Oman in the case of Hormuz – must also allow overflight and submarines below the surface.
—Elizabeth Mendenhall, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The shooting occurred in Hangu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, shortly after Pakistan launched its second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year, according to local police official Mahmood Alam.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Tehran Mayor AliReza Zakani shared photos of the posters as part of a statement pledging Iranian support for their allies bordering Israel.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Assuming Elon Musk’s DOGE had not already fired them, these experts would have explained to him why no previous presidents had ever started a war with Iran, in part, because of Iran’s unique geography bordering the economically critical Strait of Hormuz.
—Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
The beloved vacation spot actually encompasses 200 miles of North Carolina barrier islands bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Sure, there’s the polar vortex at the center, as well as the large hexagonal ring outlining and bordering it.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
Under this standard, countries bordering straits – like Iran and Oman in the case of Hormuz – must also allow overflight and submarines below the surface.
—Elizabeth Mendenhall, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The tiki bar is back in the 12 Peaks VIP area next to Menotti’s coffee stand, with tropical cocktails garnished with paper umbrellas and bordering Lake Medjool.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Under this standard, countries bordering straits – like Iran and Oman in the case of Hormuz – must also allow overflight and submarines below the surface.
—Elizabeth Mendenhall, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
The shooting occurred in Hangu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, shortly after Pakistan launched its second nationwide anti-polio campaign of the year, according to local police official Mahmood Alam.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Tehran Mayor AliReza Zakani shared photos of the posters as part of a statement pledging Iranian support for their allies bordering Israel.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bordering
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While those launches for now remain test missions from SpaceX’s launch site Starbase in Texas, the company continues to build out what will be its first operational launch tower at KSC’s Launch Complex 39-A adjacent to the pad from which Falcon Heavy will launch.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The lodge opens in June and offers 13 standalone suites (some of which have two bedrooms) set in a 128-acre private concession adjacent to the park with captivating views of Mount Kilimanjaro.—
Jessica Puckett,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Even after Bo Bichette’s two-out, bases-clearing double gave New York the lead, Brazobán came bounding out of the dugout.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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An antelope on a ridge teasingly stares before bounding off up the rocky hill.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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School officials said a field trip from a neighboring school district was planned at the park and rerouted.—
Annette Beard,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2026
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The houses that have not been cleared are the two that exploded, the home between them and two neighboring homes.—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Such events underscore the complicated security questions surrounding presidential protection in a country where citizens expect their leaders to move through public spaces, hold rallies, attend events and appear before crowds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An adjoining office opens to a porch that overlooks the fairways.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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The adjoining Bar at Clement, slinky and moody, has a specialty cocktail menu and an array of small bites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Bordering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bordering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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