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 Synonyms for neighboring
Adjective
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Students who were attending Palisades Charter Elementary will shift to Brentwood Elementary Science Magnet in Brentwood, a neighborhood adjacent to Pacific Palisades.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025 -
One potential reason for the unexpected extent of sinking identified in the study are vibrations from construction of new adjacent buildings, as high-rises stand on pilings that are often driven 100 to 200 feet into the ground.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There remains a possibility that margins could fall to about 9% in the near term.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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To that end, CEO Patrick Spence today published a letter that covers the progress Sonos has made with the new app — and what customers can expect in the near future.—
Chris Welch,
The Verge,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An adjoining primary bath is done up in deep jade green onyx.—
Kerry Pieri,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2025
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On the Universal Studios lot, filming for Hacks, Suits LA, Happy’s Place, Ted, and Loot has shut down for the day, and the adjoining theme park is closed to guests.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Starbucks workers on Mass Ave walked off the job Tuesday, joining an increasing number of unionized baristas across the country who are going on strike in a labor dispute with the Seattle coffee behemoth.—
Alysa Guffey,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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His perspective shifted after joining an organization that brought Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals together.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement President Biden, who has a close relationship with Newsom, has pledged that the federal government will cover 100% of disaster assistance costs to California for the next 180 days.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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In 2022, there were a number of close races in the state including an Arizona attorney general race in which Democrat Kris Mayes narrowly defeated Republican Abraham Hamadeh, one of the closest elections in state history, following a recount.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In early December, my next-door neighbor David Levine, a 71-year-old law professor in apparently good health, felt some discomfort in his upper back.—
Budd Shenkin,
The Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2025
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On Monday morning, chef Sean MacDonald’s Santa Monica restaurants Bar Monette and next-door Burgette announced that both will cease operations Jan. 31.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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But the rules surrounding the demolition of homes with dangerous materials like asbestos and lead are a complicated web that confuse even those who have spent their lives in the industry.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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