Thesaurus results for ABUT

abut

verb

ə-ˈbət

Definition of abut

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 Ahmad grew up in Kashmir, a region in India’s northwest abutting the Himalayas, replete with vast valleys, glassy mountain lakes, and purple iris and cyan forget-me-nots. — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 What neighbors say The sites for the four Continental applications abut higher-density development on Galloway Road, which is lined with both commercial and residential buildings, and sit just east of the Baptist Health campus on Kendall Drive. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The edge of meadows or fields containing goldenrod and abutting heavier cover is especially productive, so long as there is some protective canopy. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Currently, the library’s back door abuts the cemetery and park, limiting access to the park from the library. — Sofi Zeman july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for abut

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abut

Verb

The two ports adjoin one another and together form the largest container port complex in the Western Hemisphere.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoin

Verb

Duran Duran joins a small circle of acts who’ve been saluted by the Royal Mail with special stamp issues, AC/DC, The Who and Spice Girls among them.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
Soon, the producers approached and chose a few extras to join the band inside the house while the rest were sent back to the street.

— Sarah Shanfield, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of join

Verb

Integrated photonics could reduce the number of separate components surrounding the processor.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
The talks surrounding Sunday alcohol sales recently arose during a citizens forum at a recent meeting, said City Administrator Jeff Dingman.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of surround

Verb

Major population centers Philadelphia and Pittsburgh both are flanked by rivers.

— Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
This is part of its ongoing strategy of flanking stand-alone beauty stores to its wholesale distribution — which accounts for 95 percent of the business — and beauty corners housed in 30 of Dolce & Gabbana fashion boutiques worldwide.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of flank

Verb

Another successful student is Surovi Khatun, an undergrad student currently studying at Nawab Siraj-Ud-Dowla Government College of Natore, a neighboring district of Pabna.

— Ali Asif Shawon, NPR, 5 Sep. 2026
The group is a breakaway faction of the SPLM, the ruling party of neighboring South Sudan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026