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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Her next-door neighbor of 18 years, Tom Matthew, raised the issue on all the neighbors’ minds.
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Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
For years, Morales’ next-door neighbor complained to authorities of a similar odor emanating from under his front steps.
—Evan Simon, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Abundant Life Christian School was founded in 1978, according to the school’s website, and the main building is located next-door to City Church Madison, a Christian non-denominational church.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
In early episodes—before Urkel, the next-door neighbor, takes over the focus and the direction of the show—the Winslows talk a surprising amount about bills.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
For years, Morales’ next-door neighbor complained to authorities of a similar odor emanating from under his front steps.
—Evan Simon, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Abundant Life Christian School was founded in 1978, according to the school’s website, and the main building is located next-door to City Church Madison, a Christian non-denominational church.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
In early episodes—before Urkel, the next-door neighbor, takes over the focus and the direction of the show—the Winslows talk a surprising amount about bills.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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