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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Recent Examples of next-door
His next-door neighbor even began adding more Trump signage after Fortson’s first sign went up.
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Alec Mork and Mikia Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
Some shots flew into a next-door neighbor's adjoining apartment.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
More terrifying props await on the inside, including the reaper puppet master, the next-door murderer trying to escape through a metal door, and lots of other creepy zombies, ghosts, and dark creatures.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Former The Drew Carey Show star Christa Miller is featured Liz, Jimmy's next-door neighbor who also helps with looking after Alice.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Alec Mork and Mikia Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
Some shots flew into a next-door neighbor's adjoining apartment.
—CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
More terrifying props await on the inside, including the reaper puppet master, the next-door murderer trying to escape through a metal door, and lots of other creepy zombies, ghosts, and dark creatures.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Former The Drew Carey Show star Christa Miller is featured Liz, Jimmy's next-door neighbor who also helps with looking after Alice.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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