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
That space abuts a dining area, with the nearby kitchen including an original mosaic tile backsplash and new light-toned cabinetry, quartz countertops, and Miele appliances, plus a breakfast nook.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
It was originally designed to settle disputes over land boundaries with the forest service and private owners whose land abutted the national forest.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Once a working farm in the time of the gold rush, since 1962 the Greenhorn has been a place where the day is taken at a leisurely pace, where visitors soak in the 600 acres that abuts to 500,000 more acres of public land.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
In our experience, the issue is worse on the southern stretch of the drive, perhaps because it is more lightly traveled than North DuSable Lake Shore Drive, which abuts more densely populated neighborhoods.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
It was originally designed to settle disputes over land boundaries with the forest service and private owners whose land abutted the national forest.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
Once a working farm in the time of the gold rush, since 1962 the Greenhorn has been a place where the day is taken at a leisurely pace, where visitors soak in the 600 acres that abuts to 500,000 more acres of public land.
—Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
In our experience, the issue is worse on the southern stretch of the drive, perhaps because it is more lightly traveled than North DuSable Lake Shore Drive, which abuts more densely populated neighborhoods.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abut
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Stein’s bedroom adjoined the room where Dodge would visit her lover at night; kept awake by the murmurings and moans, Stein lit a candle and composed a portrait of her host.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Worden was found dead later that night in a woodshed adjoining Gein's house, hanging from her heels.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Now two people who once served at Defending Education have been named to posts in the Education Department, and leaders from Moms for Liberty have joined McMahon for roundtables and other official events.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Williams then attended a reception in which current football coach Lance Leipold joined emcee Greg Gurley and approximately 200 well-wishers at a gathering to honor Williams.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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The results of all those frames are beguiling slow-motion shots that show just how close riders’ body parts are to touching the pavement while leaning during turns.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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The brand’s hybrid model also allows customers to customize rugs and view real-time pricing online, then step into showrooms to touch and feel the rugs, receive personalized advice and procure samples to experience back in their home.—
Lauren Parker,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tall bookshelves flank the bed, enclosing it in a cozy way and providing lots of storage—no nightstand needed.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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In basic multiplayer fashion, there are bottlenecked spaces for ambushes, and everything loops together just fine for flanking.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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The percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The scene is surrounded by restaurants, hotels and public beach access.—
Jay Cannon,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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In the north, the Boko Haram insurgency spills over from neighboring Nigeria, with armed groups routinely attacking border towns.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel has cleared the final hurdle in finalizing a land-swap deal that will see the hotel lease land at neighboring Commerce Street Park for a gift shop and outdoor event plaza.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Abut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abut. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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