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adjective

Definition of fringingnext
as in adjacent
having a border in common fringing nations fighting over territory on their shared border

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fringing

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verb

present participle of fringe
1
as in adjoining
to be adjacent to the orchestral pit fringed the edge of the stage

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as in bordering
to serve as a border for neat rows of red brick fringe the estate's flower beds

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fringing
  1. adjacent
  2. adjoining
  3. bounding
  4. joining
  5. surrounding
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
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
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
  • Starbucks workers on Mass Ave walked off the job Tuesday, joining an increasing number of unionized baristas across the country who are going on strike in a labor dispute with the Seattle coffee behemoth.
    Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • His perspective shifted after joining an organization that brought Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals together.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of joining
Verb
  • These two personalities may join forces for a podcast surrounding their common interest in wine.
    Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of surrounding
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