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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Over recent years, the company has built a digital channels and distribution business, while pushing a more international strategy, with sales unit Fred Media joining forces with Radar.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025 -
Actors like Riley Keough and Billy Magnussen joined in to watch the matches — while other Hollywood stars Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley mingled with guests while showing off their Brother’s Bond Bourbon.—
Adam Morganstern,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But for many bewildered observers, both explanations for Trump’s extraordinary pivot to the Kremlin seem equally misplaced.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Any breed can be affected, although, according to Preventive Vet, symptoms seem to appear more severe in breeds like Siamese, Abyssinians, Persians, Himalayans, and Burmese.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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And for convenience and comfort alike, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort adjoins the course and is the veritable lap of luxury. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
David Weiss,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The apartment complex adjoins both Trailridge Middle School and Kansas College of Nursing.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nine cases have been reported in neighboring New Mexico.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Since mid-January, 124 cases of measles have been reported in the South Plains region of Texas, and 9 cases in neighboring New Mexico.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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The drink resembles a typical chai, but the topping is where the drink gets its fruity flavor.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
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Characteristics of panthers Florida panthers resemble the cougars and pumas found in the American West, with beige or tan fur and white markings underneath.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Novelty, touch me surfaces, remarkable rich and playful colors livened up our buying prospects for fall.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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In a separate clip, taken by a pilot on another flight, the cargo plane can be seen completing its emergency landing, touching back down in Newark around 8:07 a.m. as flames continue shooting from its side.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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But they’re arranged traditionally, facing each other and flanking a Georgian-style Nero Bilbao marble fireplace from Chesneys.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
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Best actress nominee Demi Moore, who seemed all but destined to cap her stellar awards season run with Oscar gold, was not sulking but instead making the rounds flanked by her three daughters while accepting hugs and condolences from A-list pals.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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With all of the uncertainty surrounding the budget and the IRS, taxpayers aren’t rushing to file their taxes (☆).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The vaccine has been linked to rare cases of heart inflammation and inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, although the severity has varied and most patients fully recovered, the CDC says.—
Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Border (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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