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as in juxtaposition
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as in attachment
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Recent Examples of abutment
Their family home is only feet away from the Blue Earth River, which has overpowered the dam’s west abutment and is causing mass flooding along the area.
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Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC News, 26 June 2024
Workers have also begun repairing the concrete abutments that will support the future bridge.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
Work on the bridge began in 2021 and included replacing the abutments, support piers and bridge deck.
—Michelle Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
From designing and milling dental prosthetics to creating custom abutments, the lab leverages this technology to consistently produce superior results.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024
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Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC News, 26 June 2024
Workers have also begun repairing the concrete abutments that will support the future bridge.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
Work on the bridge began in 2021 and included replacing the abutments, support piers and bridge deck.
—Michelle Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
From designing and milling dental prosthetics to creating custom abutments, the lab leverages this technology to consistently produce superior results.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for abutment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abutment
Noun
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The recipe came from the late chef Michael Roberts, who was known for his playful juxtaposition of ingredients — quesadillas with Brie and grapes, for instance — served at his West Hollywood restaurant Trumps.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Yes, the juxtaposition of a more modern, dressed up midiskirt styled casually with a trendy trainer is the outfit formula on the hearts, minds, and shopping carts of the industry’s elite right now.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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This means that extras like roller attachments aren’t always parallel with the counter, causing pasta sheets to roll out unevenly and snag easily.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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Add the salt and egg whites, fit the mixer with a whisk attachment, and turn it to medium speed (6 on a KitchenAid).—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The incinerator’s proximity—less than a mile from Miramar—raises serious concerns about air quality, environmental health, and the well-being of our residents.—
Pamella Pema Reid,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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Dublin's growth is credited to its proximity to high-paying tech jobs, good schools, high-quality housing options, and desirable weather, according to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.—
Anna Lynn Winfrey,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Being anywhere near Flores’ vicinity in that category certainly says something.—
Derrik Klassen,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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At 6-3, nearly 330 pounds, Williams is a disruptive force against the run, soaking up blockers, while trapping any runner in his vicinity like a black hole.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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The sutures split open because of all the rubbing and the pressure from the swelling.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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There were also several distinctive abnormalities, such as a closed cranial suture that typically only fuses around age 65.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
13 Jan. 2025
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Ellis summed up his thoughts by explaining that the Creative Spirit contest exists at the intersection of storytelling and professional development, with the potential to produce some great narrative shorts that stand on their own while also ushering in a new wave of filmmakers.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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Imani Perry’s latest book examines the intersections between the color blue and the history of her people.—
Omari Weekes,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Pixar introduced new articulation tools for more expressive characters and more colorful and intricate environments inside Riley’s mind.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
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The work of an artist has always been a practice of articulation—transmuting one’s innermost imagination and ideas into the external world.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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Dati even adjusted the shoulders of Demna’s T-shirt, which gaped open at some seams, and exalted his many arm tattoos, including one of the Eiffel Tower.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Getty Images By 9 p.m., the streets were bursting at the seams.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Abutment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abutment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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