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
This way more people will be inclined to meet not just their next-door neighbors, but families throughout the city as well.
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
The comedy series tackles issues of race and class with humor and heart, as the Johnsons navigate their new community while trying to fit in with their skeptical next-door neighbor, Calvin Butler (Cedric).
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 May 2025
Charles has never reached the popularity enjoyed by his mother, but turmoil with Canada’s next-door neighbor is giving him a slight bump in the polls.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
His effect on next-door Canada, however, has been to demolish America’s reputation.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
The comedy series tackles issues of race and class with humor and heart, as the Johnsons navigate their new community while trying to fit in with their skeptical next-door neighbor, Calvin Butler (Cedric).
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 May 2025
Charles has never reached the popularity enjoyed by his mother, but turmoil with Canada’s next-door neighbor is giving him a slight bump in the polls.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
His effect on next-door Canada, however, has been to demolish America’s reputation.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next-door
Adjective
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Expect to hear more news about Rodgers in the near future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Meanwhile, artists like Doja Cat, Lorde, Lana Del Rey, Lil Wayne, Miley Cyrus and A$AP Rocky are all expected to drop albums in the near future.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Among the close friends and family celebrating were Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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After the close, discount retailer Miniso Group (9896 HK, MSO US) missed Q1 estimates while online travel agency Tongcheng (780 HK) beat analyst expectations for Q1.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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