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as in to join
to be adjacent to
the baseball field neighbors a parking lot
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Recent Examples of neighbor
Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Under the law of unintended consequences, it has been perversely stretched to hide information from neighbors who, as potential crime victims, have the right to know about nearby robberies and rapes.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
One is a seaport, three are airports and two are neighboring border crossings.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Calculations by Brookings Institution’s Global Economy and Development research program show the border trade segments that could suffer severely or be wiped out almost entirely by tariffs between the United States and its neighbors Mexico and Canada.
—Katharina Buchholz, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Under the law of unintended consequences, it has been perversely stretched to hide information from neighbors who, as potential crime victims, have the right to know about nearby robberies and rapes.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Citizens will now suffer financially and in quality of life for a governing philosophy that derailed California and was abandoned by our neighboring states who now have budget surpluses.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
One is a seaport, three are airports and two are neighboring border crossings.
—Ken Roberts, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighbor
Noun
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The girls’ older brothers were out, and their parents were at work.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Despite the brothers leaving the Sunshine State, Florida State Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened a criminal investigation against them.—
Mandy Taheri,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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Freeland, who had previously run The Bachelor in Canada, joined the U.S. show in January 2023.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kanye West called out Bhad Bhabie over her diss track aimed at fellow rapper Alabama Barker.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Along with her relationship with fellow board members, Henyard’s support among Dolton residents also took a nosedive.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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The setting is a bit of a fever dream, but the art is whimsical and touches on trauma and neuroscience in an interesting way.—
Urmila Ramakrishnan,
Bon Appétit,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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The government attributes the reversal to a shift in perceptions surrounding family institutions among people of procreating age.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Mar. 2025
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Naturally, this is a huge point of emphasis given the issues surrounding Fyre 1.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Neighbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighbor. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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