NEXT-DOOR Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

next-door

adjective

ˈneks(t)-ˈdȯr

Definition of next-door

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 His wizened next-door neighbors (Mary Woodvine and Adrian Rawlins) are younger, mistaking him for their son Luke, a former crew member of the Rose of Nevada who died by suicide. — Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Admission includes the on-site water park and next-door Peppa Pig Theme Park, offering an accessible multi-day Central Florida getaway. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 The neighborhood/area One of Blackberry Farm’s many appealing qualities is its next-door neighbor, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026 Coach Kyle Shanahan last week canceled the team’s mandatory minicamp, in part, because of the logistical nightmare of practicing at the team’s next-door facility while World Cup security protocols are in place. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for next-door

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What The Numbers Tell Us The same McKinsey research sizes the global content-creation value chain at $181 billion, with the largest near-term GenAI value concentrated in pre- and post-production, together roughly half of total production spend.

— Mateo Starcevic Filipovic, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The nearest manufacturer to Ford's recall pace is Chrysler, which has issued 19 recalls so far this year, NHTSA said.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of near

Adjective

Even though talks with the Boston Red Sox at last year’s deadline never got close, the confusion provided by an incorrect tweet announcing Ryan’s trade to New England put the pitcher at the top of every trade list before the season even began.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Ashley Smith is the manager of player engagement for the NFL, and the siblings are close.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Definition of close

Adjective

The suspect got away via steps to a small street to the neighboring French town of Beausoleil, according to surveillance footage.

— Philippe Magoni, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
The suspect crossed the border into France on foot, and was identified via video surveillance in Monaco and the neighboring French town of Beausoleil, Mirmand said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026

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