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
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
Miller’s land, which abuts the state park, was still in the green zone.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The village of Homer Glen abuts the north property line.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In San Isidro, a movement was born Castillo and Otero grew up in San Isidro, a working class, hardscrabble neighborhood abutting the wharfs near the Port of Havana, and became friends – one a rapper, the other a visual artist.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Miller’s land, which abuts the state park, was still in the green zone.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The village of Homer Glen abuts the north property line.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In San Isidro, a movement was born Castillo and Otero grew up in San Isidro, a working class, hardscrabble neighborhood abutting the wharfs near the Port of Havana, and became friends – one a rapper, the other a visual artist.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abut
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rowbottom and Lindsey work side by side from adjoining desks in their lofted home office, a French bulldog named Jammy snoring between them.—
Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Hezbollah soon joined the fight, launching attacks on Israel.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Müller joins their ranks with these affectionate images.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Don’t go anywhere near them or touch any objects that are near them, including tree limbs.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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The incidents involve teenage boys who alleged that a man, who was later revealed to be Moore, came into their rooms and touched them at night, according to court records.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant have long kept details surrounding the creative aspect of their relationship private, until now.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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There are six villas, a restaurant flanked by a saltwater pool and waterslide, a clubhouse, a spa and another lawn tennis court.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Breen is flanked by returning commentator Richard Jefferson, who won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016, and first-time finals broadcaster Tim Legler.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The virus also has reached neighboring Uganda, which has confirmed seven cases and one death.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Larger groups such as a school bus of children or the Broward County Historic Preservation Board, which recently visited the museum, have to park on the street in front of the homes neighboring Bethel House, Gage said.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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“Abut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abut. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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