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as in to touch (on)
to come very close to being
that comment borders on insubordination, and you should be more careful in the future
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2
as in to join
to be adjacent to
that state borders on three others
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for border (on)
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Veteran left-handed pitcher José Quintana is joining the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year, $4.25 million deal with $1 million in potential bonuses, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025 -
The goal is to inspire brands beyond CeraVe and LaRoche-Posay to join the movement, as well.—
Faye Brookman,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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Yet if the execution is poor, customers do seem to clock the lackluster results.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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That momentum seemed to come to a halt after Trump issued his executive order on crypto in late January.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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And for convenience and comfort alike, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort adjoins the course and is the veritable lap of luxury. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
David Weiss,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The apartment complex adjoins both Trailridge Middle School and Kansas College of Nursing.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2025
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This decision gained the attention of revolutionaries in the neighboring colony, who feared the Virginia Gazette was too loyal to the British.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Houthis had launched missile and drone attacks on commercial vessels traversing the Red Sea and neighboring Gulf of Aden throughout last year, forcing ocean carriers to avoid the trip through the Suez Canal and instead reroute ships around southern Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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Characteristics of panthers Florida panthers resemble the cougars and pumas found in the American West, with beige or tan fur and white markings underneath.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The drink resembles a typical chai, but the topping is where the drink gets its fruity flavor.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
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Novelty, touch me surfaces, remarkable rich and playful colors livened up our buying prospects for fall.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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The setting is a bit of a fever dream, but the art is whimsical and touches on trauma and neuroscience in an interesting way.—
Urmila Ramakrishnan,
Bon Appétit,
1 Mar. 2025
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Best actress nominee Demi Moore, who seemed all but destined to cap her stellar awards season run with Oscar gold, was not sulking but instead making the rounds flanked by her three daughters while accepting hugs and condolences from A-list pals.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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But they’re arranged traditionally, facing each other and flanking a Georgian-style Nero Bilbao marble fireplace from Chesneys.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
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The government attributes the reversal to a shift in perceptions surrounding family institutions among people of procreating age.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Mar. 2025
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Naturally, this is a huge point of emphasis given the issues surrounding Fyre 1.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Border (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/border%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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