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
When his next-door neighbour Nina invites him to a party, Olmo’s world is suddenly turned upside down.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
My next-door neighbor lived in a sprawling old house that was always full of life.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Park Hyatt Milan offers a blend of Italian style and European hospitality that matches the elegance of its iconic next-door neighbor, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which houses renowned Italian and international luxury brands.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The two red swastikas were found atop a building, district officials said in a letter to parents Tuesday, among several buildings that were tagged at Discovery and the next-door Natomas High campus.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
My next-door neighbor lived in a sprawling old house that was always full of life.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
Park Hyatt Milan offers a blend of Italian style and European hospitality that matches the elegance of its iconic next-door neighbor, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which houses renowned Italian and international luxury brands.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The two red swastikas were found atop a building, district officials said in a letter to parents Tuesday, among several buildings that were tagged at Discovery and the next-door Natomas High campus.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Next-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next-door. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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