1
as in to touch (on)
to come very close to being
that comment borders on insubordination, and you should be more careful in the future
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2
as in to join
to be adjacent to
that state borders on three others
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for border (on)
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Founded in 2021 by Zainab Sanusi, Mbaye joined the British brand as co-founder soon after, before moving to New York.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 May 2025 -
The German model joined the show in 2013 and judged on Seasons 8-13.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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That could be the cherry on top of the sundae for the Oilers, who seem to have the Stars figured out in almost every way.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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By Sunday, that loss seemed a distant memory, though, and for good reason.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Being Italian, the designers made sure to emphasize a four-season dining area adjoining the cockpit that can be left open for alfresco dining or enclosed in chillier weather.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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Benedict, the Pope emeritus, took a role in the ceremony; some half million devotees of the two sainted Popes filled the piazza and the streets adjoining the Vatican.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Previous Russian Experiences With Drone Attacks When Russia intervened in the civil war in neighboring Syria in 2015, opponents to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad had little means to match Syrian or Russian air power.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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However, no Texas region boasts more beautiful lakes than Central Texas and the neighboring Hill Country, thanks to crisp, clear waters that take on quite the breathtaking hue.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Legal experts warn that meme coins can resemble Ponzi schemes.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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The anatomy of these flakes of invertebrate armor resembled the teeth of vertebrates.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 May 2025
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Spot treating stains using bleach on white clothes should be done slowly, making sure the bleach is only touching the stain and not seeping through the fabric, or to other areas of the garment.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Tesla’s Amsterdam video shows the driver’s hands underneath but not touching the car’s steering wheel.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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They are sat in a Dublin cellar, flanked by pictures of padron peppers and tomatoes.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In announcing the decision, Kennedy was flanked by Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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These patterns help the snake blend seamlessly into the surrounding foliage.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Border (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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