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
The victim’s next-door neighbor in the Barbara Faron Residence, who gave his name only as Abraham, believes the victim and suspect had been in a romantic relationship for about a year.
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Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
In other photos from the photoshoot, Bündchen embraced the effortless girl-next-door beauty that fans know and love.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Rachel was standing in the front yard with a rake in her hand when their next-door neighbor Cookie ran out and announced that the 2020 election had been called for Joe Biden.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Divorced housepainter Eddie befriends Russell, his 8-year-old next-door neighbor; Russell’s mother has her hands full taking care of her aging mother and Russell’s troubled older brother.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
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Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
In other photos from the photoshoot, Bündchen embraced the effortless girl-next-door beauty that fans know and love.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Rachel was standing in the front yard with a rake in her hand when their next-door neighbor Cookie ran out and announced that the 2020 election had been called for Joe Biden.
—Caitlin Dickerson, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
Divorced housepainter Eddie befriends Russell, his 8-year-old next-door neighbor; Russell’s mother has her hands full taking care of her aging mother and Russell’s troubled older brother.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next-door
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Or look to your nearest pasture of cows, who apparently start lying down in the event of a coming storm.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Estrada’s The Boss delivers a memorable, tightly wound performance, particularly in moments of a near-meltdown over museum protocol.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nevada County’s admission comes as AI programs are under close watch around the globe for introducing incorrect legal references in cases, yet also increasingly offered as tools to help lawyers and judges research and write their briefs, motions and opinions.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Catcher Danny Jansen hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to bust open a close game, and the Rangers held on for an 8-5 road win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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How an aircraft loss is detected The crash of a military aircraft can be detected by loss of radio communication and radar contact or by visual verification by nearby aircraft.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fire crews also kept the blaze from expanding to nearby structures, according to the Fire Department.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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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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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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