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
Informational meetings will also be held for Minnehaha County and the Tri-Valley School District, which abuts Foundation Park, Powers says.
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Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 18 Feb. 2026
On 37 woodland acres near the Connecticut River in southeastern Vermont, this 1990 farmhouse abuts a conservation area and includes garden space and winding trails.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
To the east, the blocks of single-family homes could easily pass for New Jersey; to the west, toward the subway, sturdy low-rise apartment buildings abut rowhouses and townhouses.
—Daniel Yadin, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2026
Hotel founder Alex Ohebshalom’s family, entrenched in the real estate business, eventually acquired the building in the 1970s—and over the last few years, a newer 24-storey glass tower was added to abut the mansion and complete his vision for a luxury hotel.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 18 Feb. 2026
On 37 woodland acres near the Connecticut River in southeastern Vermont, this 1990 farmhouse abuts a conservation area and includes garden space and winding trails.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
To the east, the blocks of single-family homes could easily pass for New Jersey; to the west, toward the subway, sturdy low-rise apartment buildings abut rowhouses and townhouses.
—Daniel Yadin, Curbed, 11 Feb. 2026
Hotel founder Alex Ohebshalom’s family, entrenched in the real estate business, eventually acquired the building in the 1970s—and over the last few years, a newer 24-storey glass tower was added to abut the mansion and complete his vision for a luxury hotel.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abut
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The company next captured images on March 4 showing impact sites on the school and adjoining former IRGC base, with a total of seven buildings damaged or destroyed.—
Julie Tsirkin,
NBC news,
6 Mar. 2026
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The two beds can also be adjoined into a single double bed with an optional kit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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When Georgia became a candidate to join the European Union in 2023 — which could help minimize shipping and import costs — the EU warned that the bills had hurt its chances.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Pickett, once the signing becomes official, will join a quarterback group that includes starter Bryce Young and incumbent backup Andy Dalton.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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At times, Lugo touched 95 mph while navigating the Colombia lineup.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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This property actually touches the James Peak Wilderness, and that’s 17,000 acres.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, Little Foot’s skull, which became crushed as surrounding cave sediment grew heavier and shifted over time, has been difficult to study.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Staffers—from front desk employees to valet—never missed a beat and were full of helpful information both about the hotel, its offerings, and the surrounding area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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There’s a ladies’ and a gentlemen’s flanking the stairwell on this upper entry level, each outfitted with a cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and showers inside and out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Its tenacious protagonist is flanked by a cast of amusingly anthropomorphized creatures that will thrill the core audience of kids while keeping the grownups entertained.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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How does the war seem to be affecting the attitude of Iran’s neighboring Arab states?—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mel had this primer on how the neighboring Gulf territories, normally seen as a safe part of the world, were experiencing shock.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Abut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abut. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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