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neighbor

[ney-ber] / ˈneɪ bər /
NOUN
person who lives close by
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As my neighbor told me, his dog has “agency” to bark when it wants to.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Adam removed the roots and tree at the arborist’s nudging, and yet even that responsible act did not appease his neighbor.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“Cleveland Heights is such a diverse and dynamic place. Every friend, neighbor, teacher and teammate — they all made me the man I am today.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

"This Muslim community, they're really good people, you know," said Katelynn Fisk, a neighbor who was out walking her dog.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“I don’t have much of an allowance. None, actually. I saved up a few dollars from helping the neighbor cut the grass.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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