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neighbor

[nay-ber] / ˈneɪ bər /
NOUN
person who lives close by
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Instead of a sudden, catastrophic collision that destroys the smaller object, the star appears to be sustaining a relatively steady flow of material from its neighbor.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

“We ask that he be treated as a neighbor, rather than branded as a criminal,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

“Michael Kearns was a friend, mentor, neighbor, and my movie buddy,” Palencia wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

He spoke with a neighbor in his mid-40s who lived in the same rental apartment for 16 years before being able to afford buying a home.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

Adek and I attended the same university, and I found him outside the library, lecturing to a trio of enthralled young ladies about the dangers facing our neighbor Czechoslovakia now that Germany had annexed Austria.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

The abrupt exits have frazzled some of the city’s elder statesmen, chagrined politicians—and prompted some chief executives to make not-so-subtle digs at their former neighbors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

They might also hesitate to install a shower chair or add handrails at the front door for all the neighbors to see.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

“Early warnings are especially important for vulnerable populations because they provide additional time to react and receive support from family members, neighbors, or caregivers.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

That is borne out in research, which shows relational organizing works because young people trust their neighbors or community networks far more than national parties.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Germany was competing with its neighbors for trade, influence, and colonies overseas.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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