as in adjacent
having a border in common
a country given to constant disagreements with bordering nations
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as in bounding
to serve as a border for
that velvet bordered the sleeves on this shirt, until it fell off
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Recent Examples of bordering
David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Four days after celebrating her 22nd birthday on January 21, Princess Ingrid Alexandra headed to the Norwegian county of Finnmark, one of the northernmost areas of Europe bordering Finland and Russia.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Aristoteles Crater Next, sweep your eyes just north of Eudoxus to find the 54-mile (87 km) Aristoteles Crater bordering the southern edge of Mare Frigoris (the Sea of Cold).
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Every state bordering Pennsylvania has legalized adult-use cannabis, except for West Virginia which has a strict and limited medical program.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The area is dotted by large industrial warehouses and bordering railroad tracks.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Sugar Creek Retreat bordering Shades State Park is another overnight option (and includes a new Nordic spa).
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Energy-rich Iran is one of the Middle East’s most populous and ethnically diverse countries, with more than 90 million people and a vast territory bordering the Persian Gulf.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Finland and other European Union and NATO members bordering Russia — Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland — decided to leave the Ottawa treaty amid concerns over the military threat posed by Russia.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
This will keep it from piling up too much on that portion of the grass bordering your driveway.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Four days after celebrating her 22nd birthday on January 21, Princess Ingrid Alexandra headed to the Norwegian county of Finnmark, one of the northernmost areas of Europe bordering Finland and Russia.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Aristoteles Crater Next, sweep your eyes just north of Eudoxus to find the 54-mile (87 km) Aristoteles Crater bordering the southern edge of Mare Frigoris (the Sea of Cold).
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Every state bordering Pennsylvania has legalized adult-use cannabis, except for West Virginia which has a strict and limited medical program.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The area is dotted by large industrial warehouses and bordering railroad tracks.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Sugar Creek Retreat bordering Shades State Park is another overnight option (and includes a new Nordic spa).
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Energy-rich Iran is one of the Middle East’s most populous and ethnically diverse countries, with more than 90 million people and a vast territory bordering the Persian Gulf.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Finland and other European Union and NATO members bordering Russia — Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland — decided to leave the Ottawa treaty amid concerns over the military threat posed by Russia.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bordering
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The original diamond—built specifically for the 1989 movie using two adjoining farms and preserved exactly as seen on screen—remains the heart of the attraction, but a sparkling new pro ballpark and adjacent museum are set to open by mid-June.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Its strikingly unusual forms might have risen from the ooze of the adjacent La Brea Tar Pits.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Mars is bounding into your partnership zone, which invites assertive boundary talks that protect your generous spirit while keeping agreements fair for all involved parties.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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There might be nothing more adorable than the sight of a fluffy puppy or kitten bounding around the corner to surprise its new owner.—
Terry Ward,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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Georgia and neighboring Southeastern states were expected to see dangerously cold temperatures starting Monday, before lows dip into the teens and even single digits Tuesday morning.—
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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One of the options is a helicopter flight to Bryce Canyon and Zion as well as the Grand Canyon, which is located in neighboring Arizona, departing directly from the resort’s helipad that’s set among sandstone towers.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Members must live or attend school in central San Diego or the surrounding area.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The victim has not yet been identified and detectives did not share details on the circumstances surrounding the man's death.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Buddha-Bar Beach, meanwhile, is the place to go for post-beach sundowners or sultry pan-Asian dinners that turn into drinks and dancing at the adjoining bar.—
Sophie Prideaux,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Jan. 2026
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The primary suite includes an private adjoining study that’s convertible to another bedroom.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Bordering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bordering. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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