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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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  1. adjacent
  2. bounding
  3. surrounding
  4. adjoining
Adjective
  • Richter was working as a bouncer at an adjacent bar and was called to help the Brass Bull’s staff fend off McKay’s group, Assistant Campbell County Commonwealth's Attorney Michael Zimmerman said at a previous court hearing.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The office tower is adjacent to Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave., as well as the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of adjacent
Verb
  • Kimmy towels off, changes into shorts and a long-sleeve shirt, and before long is bounding into the thickets on the south side of the lake, following an overgrown trail.
    Kate Siber, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Kimmy towels off, changes into shorts and a long-sleeve shirt, and before long is bounding into the thickets on the south side of the lake, following an overgrown trail.
    Kate Siber, Outside Online, 24 Sep. 2024
Definition of bounding
Verb
  • One of the best perks of living in Los Angeles is adventuring to other neighborhoods and surrounding areas.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Along with the growing excitement surrounding the release of the second season and the conclusion of the series, new vinyl editions of the soundtrack have become available.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of surrounding
Adjective
  • The adjoining lot is included as part of the sale, allowing for the addition of another structure.
    Angela Serratore, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Or place your tree in the living room’s entryway so it can be enjoyed from adjoining rooms and add to your dining room’s ambiance or Christmas kitchen decor.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of adjoining
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