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to be adjacent to
the baseball field neighbors a parking lot
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Recent Examples of neighbor
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
The visit will be Xi’s first to North Korea since 2019, and the latest overture from Beijing to warm a historical but often complicated relationship with its neighbor.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Basic aid school districts often serve many of the most affluent communities in the state, and their per-pupil funding often far exceeds that of immediately neighboring non-basic aid districts.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Noun
And just in March, another neighbor, living in the basement of the building’s five apartments, was found dead.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
The visit will be Xi’s first to North Korea since 2019, and the latest overture from Beijing to warm a historical but often complicated relationship with its neighbor.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Verb
Interestingly, Kupersmith’s observations have contemporary relevance for neighboring Iran.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Basic aid school districts often serve many of the most affluent communities in the state, and their per-pupil funding often far exceeds that of immediately neighboring non-basic aid districts.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighbor
Noun
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In Hunting Matthew Nichols, two decades after her brother and his friend mysteriously disappeared, Tara Nichols, a documentary filmmaker, sets out to solve their missing persons case.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Campbell, who is the older brother of state Attorney General Andrea Campbell, is on trial for a series charges, including rape, kidnapping, and taping women nude and without their consent.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Hezbollah soon joined the fight, launching attacks on Israel.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Müller joins their ranks with these affectionate images.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Prior to his time with King Philip, Vizakis coached at fellow Hockomock League schools such as Milford and Franklin.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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David John Chávez is a former chair of the American Theatre Critics/Journalists Association, a 2020 O’Neill National Critics Institute fellow, and a two-time juror for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (2022-’23).—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Don’t go anywhere near them or touch any objects that are near them, including tree limbs.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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The incidents involve teenage boys who alleged that a man, who was later revealed to be Moore, came into their rooms and touched them at night, according to court records.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rowbottom and Lindsey work side by side from adjoining desks in their lofted home office, a French bulldog named Jammy snoring between them.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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There are six villas, a restaurant flanked by a saltwater pool and waterslide, a clubhouse, a spa and another lawn tennis court.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Breen is flanked by returning commentator Richard Jefferson, who won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016, and first-time finals broadcaster Tim Legler.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant have long kept details surrounding the creative aspect of their relationship private, until now.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Neighbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighbor. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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