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adjective

Definition of borderingnext
as in adjacent
having a border in common a country given to constant disagreements with bordering nations

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bordering

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verb

present participle of border
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 Synonyms for bordering
  1. adjacent
  2. bounding
  3. surrounding
  4. adjoining
Adjective
  • Students who were attending Palisades Charter Elementary will shift to Brentwood Elementary Science Magnet in Brentwood, a neighborhood adjacent to Pacific Palisades.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
  • One potential reason for the unexpected extent of sinking identified in the study are vibrations from construction of new adjacent buildings, as high-rises stand on pilings that are often driven 100 to 200 feet into the ground.
    Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of adjacent
Verb
  • At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.
    Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of bounding
Verb
  • These two personalities may join forces for a podcast surrounding their common interest in wine.
    Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Officials said at least 16 of these weapons have been recovered from crime scenes in Connecticut and surrounding states, including one that was used in a homicide in Middletown in May 2021.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of surrounding
Adjective
  • On the Universal Studios lot, filming for Hacks, Suits LA, Happy’s Place, Ted, and Loot has shut down for the day, and the adjoining theme park is closed to guests.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
  • An adjoining primary bath is done up in deep jade green onyx.
    Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of adjoining
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