1
as in adjacent
having a border in common
he and his future wife grew up on neighboring farms
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2
as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
the statehouse and its neighboring buildings
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as in adjoining
to be adjacent to
the baseball field neighbors a parking lot
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Recent Examples of neighboring
Annette Beard, Arkansas Online, 28 Apr. 2026
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
Marysville City Council members are poised to nearly double their pay in a move that would raise their monthly rates near that of their neighboring Yuba City counterparts.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The city has notably been referring to the project location as a combination of Washington Square Park and neighboring Crown Center.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
In neighboring Wilmette, home values have risen by 11% over the same time frame.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Bossier Parish, neighboring Shreveport, is where the car chase ended and the suspect was fatally shot, police said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Throughout Orbán’s re-election campaign, the media controlled by his governing Fidesz party depicted Magyar as a reckless enemy of peace, bent on dragging Hungary into the war in neighboring Ukraine.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
The aid group also helps deportees returned from the neighboring Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, which are adding to the strain.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Due to his conviction, Rom figured he’d likely be deported to Cambodia, where his family fled from a genocide before he was born in a refugee camp in neighboring Thailand.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The launch came 4 hours and 6 minutes after the Koreasat-6A mission at neighboring KSC.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Walk or bike into the neighboring state via the 1931 Stillwater Lift Bridge, which was closed to vehicle traffic in 2017 and reopened in 2020 for pedestrians and bicyclists.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent months, JNIM relentlessly attacked fuel tankers on the road, coming from neighboring Senegal and Ivory Coast, plunging Bamako into crisis well before the Iran war tightened global fuel supplies.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
But the water features had to be filled in when oil from the neighboring La Brea Tar Pits seeped up.
—David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The complaint alleges that Gemini Rosemont violated the loan documents by entering into an unauthorized easement agreement with a neighboring property owner.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Wellness In what was once a wartime electrical station, the sauna on the edge of the island is a transcendent spot overlooking neighboring Ytstøyna and a shipping lane that sometimes includes giant cruise vessels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
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
Marysville City Council members are poised to nearly double their pay in a move that would raise their monthly rates near that of their neighboring Yuba City counterparts.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The city has notably been referring to the project location as a combination of Washington Square Park and neighboring Crown Center.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
In neighboring Wilmette, home values have risen by 11% over the same time frame.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Bossier Parish, neighboring Shreveport, is where the car chase ended and the suspect was fatally shot, police said.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Throughout Orbán’s re-election campaign, the media controlled by his governing Fidesz party depicted Magyar as a reckless enemy of peace, bent on dragging Hungary into the war in neighboring Ukraine.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026
The aid group also helps deportees returned from the neighboring Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, which are adding to the strain.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
For the past seven years, passengers have relied on international airlines and indirect routes through neighboring Latin American countries.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Due to his conviction, Rom figured he’d likely be deported to Cambodia, where his family fled from a genocide before he was born in a refugee camp in neighboring Thailand.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The launch came 4 hours and 6 minutes after the Koreasat-6A mission at neighboring KSC.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Walk or bike into the neighboring state via the 1931 Stillwater Lift Bridge, which was closed to vehicle traffic in 2017 and reopened in 2020 for pedestrians and bicyclists.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
In recent months, JNIM relentlessly attacked fuel tankers on the road, coming from neighboring Senegal and Ivory Coast, plunging Bamako into crisis well before the Iran war tightened global fuel supplies.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
But the water features had to be filled in when oil from the neighboring La Brea Tar Pits seeped up.
—David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The complaint alleges that Gemini Rosemont violated the loan documents by entering into an unauthorized easement agreement with a neighboring property owner.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
Wellness In what was once a wartime electrical station, the sauna on the edge of the island is a transcendent spot overlooking neighboring Ytstøyna and a shipping lane that sometimes includes giant cruise vessels.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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While the vote outcome is negative for the near-term regulatory path, the debate is nuanced, said Barclays analyst James Gordon.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Given the Fed's current hold, a sudden drop seems unlikely in the near term, but it's never guaranteed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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In addition to adjoining Oak Forest, the property is also close to Midlothian, Markham, Tinley Park and Country Club Hills.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Extend a small bedroom When confronted with a room adjoining a small patio space, try combining them!—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If needed, these personal alarms can be used to ward off threats, including people or animals, and serve to alert nearby rescue teams.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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But nearby residents have asked, essential at what cost?—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Last summer was a whirlwind, with nine new players joining the first-team squad and eight leaving.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Season 2 ended with Marie joining the Starlighter resistance against Homelander (Antony Starr).—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Because the Celtics, provided they close-out the 76ers, have the kind of shooters the Hawks don’t.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Qatar could deepen its already close defense ties to Turkey, and China, which is close to Iran, could play a greater diplomatic role.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Closest to Jupiter will be Io, while flanking the big planet at greater distances are Callisto (on the same side as Io) and Ganymede.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Bieber had stepped onto a smaller stage, more sharply circular than the first, and two acoustic guitarists came to sit on either side of him, flanking him like twin cherubs attentive at their harps.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For travelers, a home base in Paraguay also means easy access to its next-door neighbors Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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The rest was filled in by Susan’s vampire-next-door vocal performance and wistful instrumentation.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Neighboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighboring. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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