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
For travelers, a home base in Paraguay also means easy access to its next-door neighbors Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina.
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Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The rest was filled in by Susan’s vampire-next-door vocal performance and wistful instrumentation.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
The podcast also discusses how much KC will miss the Chiefs and Royals as next-door neighbors at the Truman Sports Complex, with the Chiefs headed to a site in Wyandotte County.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
From the age of three, the two grew up as next-door neighbors in Orange County, California, forming a bond long before either had a sense of career trajectory.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
The rest was filled in by Susan’s vampire-next-door vocal performance and wistful instrumentation.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
The podcast also discusses how much KC will miss the Chiefs and Royals as next-door neighbors at the Truman Sports Complex, with the Chiefs headed to a site in Wyandotte County.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
From the age of three, the two grew up as next-door neighbors in Orange County, California, forming a bond long before either had a sense of career trajectory.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next-door
Adjective
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The dedicated Moon Mode within Vaonis' Singularity app delivers a live, non-stacked view of the lunar surface, refreshing every few seconds for a near real-time observing experience.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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In the near-term, refueling will enable Starships to fly to the Moon to serve as landers for NASA’s Artemis program.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Then, style it with jeans to hit the town for drinks with your closest friends.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Here, over a dozen or so hammocks hang from palm trees, swaying just over the water, close enough to dip your toes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The narrowness of the land means that the resort is swaddled between two beaches—Playa Blanca and Playa Virador—setting it apart from other nearby hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Pilots often rely on those medical recommendations when deciding whether to divert to a nearby airport.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The location is ideal for exploring both Lambertville and neighboring New Hope on foot.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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The name for Pelago Café, the cousins say, was inspired by the neighboring Italian towns of S’antanna Pelago and Pieve Pelago, where their fathers were born and raised.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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