as in to adjoin
to be adjacent to
our land abuts a nature preserve, so we see a lot of wildlife
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Recent Examples of abut
Had there been even a modicum of creativity and beneficence in the baseball offices abutting the Allegheny, the team could have had their cake and eaten it too.
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Nowhere is that forethought more evident than in the areas abutting Copenhagen’s harbor, which continue to evolve into vibrant public spaces.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024
The victims — mostly Central Americans — were kidnapped from buses headed to Mexican cities abutting Texas.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024
The Display button abuts the eye cup and is collared by the Movie/Still mode toggle switch.
—PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Nowhere is that forethought more evident than in the areas abutting Copenhagen’s harbor, which continue to evolve into vibrant public spaces.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024
The victims — mostly Central Americans — were kidnapped from buses headed to Mexican cities abutting Texas.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2024
The Display button abuts the eye cup and is collared by the Movie/Still mode toggle switch.
—PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abut
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Plans also call for a private development adjoining the market, although specific details were not discussed on Monday.Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2024
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Some shots flew into a next-door neighbor’s adjoining apartment.Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Texas joined the Southeastern Conference this season while Arizona State now calls the Big 12 its home.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Those who join My Best Buy Total enjoy 24/7 Geek Squad tech support, exclusive prices and protection plans, including AppleCare+ for $179.99 per year.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Being with those Colin touched, hearing their memories of him and sharing my own gave us all solace.Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Also on the tour are a 4,300-square-foot home with Ethan Allen touches and a colonial in Northville Township known for its festive displays, says Diana Wallace, executive director of the Northville Community Foundation & Maybury Farm.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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There’s also a guesthouse, plus a three-car garage flanked by a spacious motor court.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
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Moreover, these dark spots are often flanked by bright streaks, a product of winds flowing over the storms and freezing out methane ice crystals that glint.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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When the historic Chichele Presidential Lodge reopens in South Luangwa National Park after a refurbishment in March 2025, guests staying in each of the 10 suites will have endless views of the surrounding plains.Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
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Depending on the location, a fibroma may compress surrounding structures.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
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In neighboring Utah, there will be around 25 inches of new snow near the city of Price, and up to 10 inches of new snow will have fallen in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Local fish are moving farther north due to rising sea temperatures, leading to competition and conflicts with fishermen in neighboring Senegal.Diane Cole, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Abut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abut. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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