as in near
not being distant in time, space, or significance
a next-door neighbor who is always helpful and friendly
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Recent Examples of next-door
From the age of three, the two grew up as next-door neighbors in Orange County, California, forming a bond long before either had a sense of career trajectory.
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Its next-door wine bar remains open.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Senior outfielder Noelle Sustersic was Amschler’s next-door neighbor when the two first met in the third grade.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Sam Petrosian sprung from our comedy boy-next-door crushes, like Bill Pullman, Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks.
—Lee Kelly, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Its next-door wine bar remains open.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Senior outfielder Noelle Sustersic was Amschler’s next-door neighbor when the two first met in the third grade.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Sam Petrosian sprung from our comedy boy-next-door crushes, like Bill Pullman, Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks.
—Lee Kelly, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next-door
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
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
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
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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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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