VERGING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

verging 1 of 2

adjective

as in adjacent

having a border in common the two brothers bought verging properties

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verging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of verge

as in bordering

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Adjective

Hamas is the terrorist group that has pledged to eliminate Israel, which operates in Gaza, the area adjacent to Israel.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
Netflix has also pushed aggressively into live sports and sports-adjacent fare, acquiring rights to the WWE’s weekly Raw showcase along with NFL and Major League Baseball games.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjacent

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The highest number of cases have been reported in Congo's eastern Ituri province, bordering Uganda.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
But in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, which started to face Kyiv’s retaliatory strikes earlier than the rest of the country, support for the war is even higher.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

Definition of bordering

Adjective

In neighboring Hammond, Angel Navarro is among thousands still without power.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Construction workers clung to a malfunctioning crane Friday as its arm collapsed onto the pool deck of a neighboring luxury high-rise in Miami, video shot by a bystander showed.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of neighboring

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The organization has partnered with the city on the campus’ redesign since 2012, when planning began to incorporate a vacant lot adjoining the towers into the campus.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Each cabin showcases a unique colorway, custom finishes, and adjoining en suites with marble detailing.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Definition of adjoining

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The Anza-Borrego Foundation doesn’t want the high-voltage lines touching any portion of the park.

— Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026
After the pod places the package on the ground, the patient can collect it without touching the drone or the delivery pod.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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