as in adjacent
having a border in common
Connecticut and Massachusetts are contiguous states
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Recent Examples of contiguous
This is the Northwest Angle, which is the northernmost point of the contiguous Lower 48 states of the United States.
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Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts district in the United States.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
In the end, the warmth won out, and this winter will likely be ranked among the warmest such seasons for the contiguous US.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The reservation’s millions of acres cover and border terrain from rivers and grasslands to high alpine systems, including the largest contiguous glacial complex in the lower 48.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
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Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
The Dallas Arts District is the largest contiguous urban arts district in the United States.
—Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
In the end, the warmth won out, and this winter will likely be ranked among the warmest such seasons for the contiguous US.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
The reservation’s millions of acres cover and border terrain from rivers and grasslands to high alpine systems, including the largest contiguous glacial complex in the lower 48.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contiguous
Adjective
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Trains, buses and the Metrorail will drop fans off at the Miami Intermodal Center, which is adjacent to Miami International Airport and across the street from the stadium grounds.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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An arsonist targeted an insurance agency office adjacent to a landmark Fruitvale district Mexican restaurant early Friday, and although the business was gutted by flames, firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to the restaurant, officials said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But it is also engaged in its most severe fighting in decades with neighboring Afghanistan, a conflict that has been largely overshadowed by the war in the Middle East.—
Marin Scott,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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The shift also orphaned blocs of conservatives swept into neighboring districts long held by Democrats, turning the seats a lighter shade of blue, but blue nonetheless.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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For larger groups or families, the already massive two-bedroom penthouse can become a three-bedroom behemoth thanks to an optional adjoining suite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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An adjoining lounge area spills out to a terrace with a fire pit and the lush garden beyond.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Contiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contiguous. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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