Thesaurus results for BORDERS (ON)

borders (on)

verb

present tense third-person singular of border (on)

as in touches (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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as in adjoins

to be adjacent to that state borders on three others

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Volatility - like myself - seems to have taken a break over the summer.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
And the only thing really falling seems to be US military readiness, as key arms stockpiles are rapidly depleted.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

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Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg’s welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Century Boulevard adjoins Hollywood Park, SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome and more.

— Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoins

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The water tower joins two other places on the estate — the Gardens House, which sleeps eight, and the Folly, which sleeps six — that are available to rent.

— Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Tromp, familiar to National League rival Atlanta Braves fans from his multiple stints there, joins the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of joins

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Reform touches the activity because that is what a university can change on its own authority.

— Ann Kirschner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The metal carrying the electric age Copper is hardly exotic, but no other mineral on this list touches as many parts of the modern economy.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of touches

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Products like Cambria’s 1-centimeter slabs expand possibilities for fireplace surrounds, accent walls, and other vertical applications.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
The most important aspect of each tasting is the conversation that surrounds each dish.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

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