as in adjacent
having a border in common
a country given to constant disagreements with bordering nations
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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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Adjective
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Ramos hit that pitch the other way and into the second row of seats adjacent to the visitors bullpen in right field for a two-run home run.—
C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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The town purchased the lot adjacent to the town hall in 2000.—
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
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At just 10 years old, Owen didn't hesitate to join his father, bounding onto the track and climbing onto the car's roof.—
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In another court challenge, the drama surrounding beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting significantly ramped up this week.—
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Adjective
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But Disney has spent the past year taking steps to relocate teams to Burbank, where Disney has its own historic studio lot and an adjoining complex that houses ABC and Disney Animation.—
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Guests can order hanami picnic baskets ($55) for dine-in or takeout at the adjoining Love on the Run food hall.—
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“Bordering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bordering. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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