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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Abundant Life Christian School was founded in 1978, according to the school’s website, and the main building is located next-door to City Church Madison, a Christian non-denominational church.
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Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
In early episodes—before Urkel, the next-door neighbor, takes over the focus and the direction of the show—the Winslows talk a surprising amount about bills.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Too bad that her attractive, new next-door neighbor, Max, is secretly there with the intent of restoring the curse that was limiting her family.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
By the end of 2024, London and Tang will open Seahorse next-door—a cocktail bar with a menu, like its sister restaurant, inspired by coastal flavors from around the world.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
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Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
In early episodes—before Urkel, the next-door neighbor, takes over the focus and the direction of the show—the Winslows talk a surprising amount about bills.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Too bad that her attractive, new next-door neighbor, Max, is secretly there with the intent of restoring the curse that was limiting her family.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
By the end of 2024, London and Tang will open Seahorse next-door—a cocktail bar with a menu, like its sister restaurant, inspired by coastal flavors from around the world.
—Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for next-door
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