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
This is a 3,000-acre working farm, and the landscape varies from pastures to forest to river canyon, all abutting the sea.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Too many studies to publish here abut the toxicity of much of our modern tech.
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Nir Bashan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Your neighbors won't be able to peek through and see you quite so easily, even if their patio directly abuts yours.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
Know Your Property Lines If your lawn abuts a neighbor’s lawn (and most do), cut the grass up to your side of the property line.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Too many studies to publish here abut the toxicity of much of our modern tech.
—
Nir Bashan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Your neighbors won't be able to peek through and see you quite so easily, even if their patio directly abuts yours.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
Know Your Property Lines If your lawn abuts a neighbor’s lawn (and most do), cut the grass up to your side of the property line.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for abut
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abut
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Though the properties cannot be structurally adjoined, the 500-square-foot studio serves as ideal guest quarters or office space next to the primary 3,000-square-foot loft.
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Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.
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The family was joined by members of the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Below, meet the 12 Casa Amor men joining Love Island USA season 8.
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Samples from the pockets of Walton’s jeans were tested and the results showed the one that was turned inside likely had been touched by Shockley, but not by Powell.
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Notable deaths in 2026 A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Even with the agreement, many of the details surrounding taxpayer services during the Olympics and Paralympics will remain unresolved for at least a year.
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The golden generation of American men — Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and the rest of the Group D winning crew — live and surrounded by red, white and blue in the home of the red and gold.
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His father's tombstone usually has the American flag, Irish flag and a military flag flanking either side, but those appeared to be removed on Monday.
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In an adjoining installation, nude collaborators floated inside a dunk tank flanked by port-a-potties; visitors were encouraged to use (the urine was filtered into the tank).
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The first house was destroyed along with a neighboring one that caught fire, and a third home was damaged in the blast.
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There are trails on the property, a stream cutting through the woods, and no neighboring houses in sight.
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“Abut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abut. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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