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
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The teens sprang to action before two lifeguards from the neighboring Aliso Beach tower and a Marine Safety lieutenant arrived.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Tata currently operates two plants in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one in neighboring Karnataka, which was formerly owned by Wistron.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
In neighboring Arizona, officials have reported 63 cases so far this year.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
But for those seeking therapies that are more than skin-deep, the nation has also become a destination for patients from India, Pakistan, neighboring Gulf countries, and beyond who are looking to live longer, better lives.
—Lara Setrakian, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The Starlink missions, by far the most common from Southern California, can be widely seen across the region and even sometimes in neighboring Arizona.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Also, Froedtert's birth center, located within the neighboring Children's hospital, is expanding.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Simon had bought the home and the neighboring Bailey House in 2004, but a fire broke out in the former in 2007.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The Nissan traveled into neighboring Emeryville and collided with a parked car in the 6700 block of Hollis Street, according to police.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Egypt’s economic woes Egypt is weathering soaring inflation, as well as instability from the still-smoldering war in neighboring Gaza.
—Sam McNeil, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Russian forces invaded neighboring Ukraine in February 2022 after amassing troops near the border.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
Hanford, which is about 35 miles south of Fresno in neighboring Kings County, offers significantly more affordable housing than much of the state, according to GoBankingRates.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Zed’s invocation is expected to be followed later the same evening by a similar prayer before the City Council in neighboring Star.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2025
Litt had last been seen on Monday and works at Family Dentistry at Seven Hills in Dallas, Georgia, in neighboring Paulding County.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
On the Republican side, two neighboring North County cities’ mayors — Vista’s John Franklin and San Marcos’ Rebecca Jones — have declared their candidacies.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The Lithuanian armed forces believe the Russian planes might have been conducting refueling exercises in the neighboring Russian exclave of Kaliningrad that neighbors the Baltics and is a potential flashpoint in any hostilities between the alliance and Moscow.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The teens sprang to action before two lifeguards from the neighboring Aliso Beach tower and a Marine Safety lieutenant arrived.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Tata currently operates two plants in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu and one in neighboring Karnataka, which was formerly owned by Wistron.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
In neighboring Arizona, officials have reported 63 cases so far this year.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
But for those seeking therapies that are more than skin-deep, the nation has also become a destination for patients from India, Pakistan, neighboring Gulf countries, and beyond who are looking to live longer, better lives.
—Lara Setrakian, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The Starlink missions, by far the most common from Southern California, can be widely seen across the region and even sometimes in neighboring Arizona.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Also, Froedtert's birth center, located within the neighboring Children's hospital, is expanding.
—Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Simon had bought the home and the neighboring Bailey House in 2004, but a fire broke out in the former in 2007.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
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RidgeRunner has already bought a storefront in downtown Celina, the county seat in neighboring Clay County, and Abbotoy just closed on 1,000 additional acres in Jackson County.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
The Nissan traveled into neighboring Emeryville and collided with a parked car in the 6700 block of Hollis Street, according to police.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Egypt’s economic woes Egypt is weathering soaring inflation, as well as instability from the still-smoldering war in neighboring Gaza.
—Sam McNeil, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Russian forces invaded neighboring Ukraine in February 2022 after amassing troops near the border.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
Hanford, which is about 35 miles south of Fresno in neighboring Kings County, offers significantly more affordable housing than much of the state, according to GoBankingRates.
—Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Zed’s invocation is expected to be followed later the same evening by a similar prayer before the City Council in neighboring Star.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2025
Litt had last been seen on Monday and works at Family Dentistry at Seven Hills in Dallas, Georgia, in neighboring Paulding County.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
On the Republican side, two neighboring North County cities’ mayors — Vista’s John Franklin and San Marcos’ Rebecca Jones — have declared their candidacies.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighboring
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Less than two hours before the Raptors were scheduled to begin their home season with a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, head coach Darko Rajaković strolled into a small room adjacent to the team’s locker room, as usual.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The swinging chair adjacent to the queen bed is another great spot to relax and recharge.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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The first thing that needs rethinking is the role and location of camps, where most Gazans will need to reside in the near term.—
Shelly Culbertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Before getting protection under the Endangered Species Act in 1970, North Atlantic right whales were hunted commercially, which led to their near extinction in the early 1900s, according to the Marine Mammal Commission.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s because the Metro Nashville Council has approved a resolution that could help Metro Nashville Parks acquire approximately 308 more acres of land adjoining the park.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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The northern regions of Chernihiv and Sumy – adjoining Russia and Belarus – have seen constant attacks over the past month.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Three people with gunshot wounds were taken to Christiana Hospital in nearby Wilmington, Delaware, and another was taken to ChristianaCare in Newark, Delaware, according to Jay Moore of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The last time the Boston Celtics visited Madison Square Garden, a party broke out on the nearby streets following the game.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the years since that race, Gaines has established herself as an unofficial face of conservative attacks on the NCAA, joining a March 2024 lawsuit accusing the association of violating Title IX by allowing trans athletes to compete.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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Global apparel manufacturer Crystal International has made a new move toward its sustainability goals by joining environmental nonprofit Textile Exchange.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even as American political polarization has intensified over the last eight years, both Republicans and Democrats have agreed that an increasingly powerful Beijing poses an economic, technological, and security threat to Washington and its close allies.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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On the series, JD and Michelle have grown closer, but in real life, Todd is married to Jordan Wilcox Lasance.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But other times, the ability to sprint away from two flanking Hunters on Heroic mode is a welcome reprieve from watching Master Chief get ragdolled across a map over and over again.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Athletes will sit on the fields in a dedicated space flanking the protocol stage.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ulrich was attracted to the role of Sidney Prescott's (Neve Campbell) boyfriend because the character wasn't written as the stereotypical boy-next-door.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pour, who has produced two of Caradog James’s features, used to be Kinahan’s next-door neighbor in Dubai.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Neighboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighboring. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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