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
At one point during one of LaBeouf’s parking-lot freakouts, O’Neil zeros in on a little kid in the next-door backyard, watching through the fence in alarm and amazement.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
According to Chicago police, her next-door neighbor, then-26-year-old Jovan Cabrera, shot her to death before returning to his apartment and turning the gun on himself.
—Corin Cesaric, People.com, 18 May 2025
This way more people will be inclined to meet not just their next-door neighbors, but families throughout the city as well.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
The comedy series tackles issues of race and class with humor and heart, as the Johnsons navigate their new community while trying to fit in with their skeptical next-door neighbor, Calvin Butler (Cedric).
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
According to Chicago police, her next-door neighbor, then-26-year-old Jovan Cabrera, shot her to death before returning to his apartment and turning the gun on himself.
—Corin Cesaric, People.com, 18 May 2025
This way more people will be inclined to meet not just their next-door neighbors, but families throughout the city as well.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2025
The comedy series tackles issues of race and class with humor and heart, as the Johnsons navigate their new community while trying to fit in with their skeptical next-door neighbor, Calvin Butler (Cedric).
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for next-door
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Individuals from the affected countries who have already purchased tickets to travel to the U.S. should consult with their airlines and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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The rep presumed that Pepe had traveled at least three miles from the nearest body of water, with the next being about five miles away from where the gator was found.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Numerous outlets have already reported on how close Barca is to landing breakout 2024/2025 La Liga star Joan Garcia from Espanyol, which could complicate Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future as Hansi Flick’s first choice goalkeeper.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The 296 rooms of the new hotel would get close, but not surpass, the largest hotel in the Greater Boise Auditorium District’s boundaries: the Riverside Hotel in Garden City, with 300 rooms.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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