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
Most neighborhoods abutting the CTA’s Red, Brown and Blue lines on the North Side are already quite dense.
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Steve Weinshel, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The $64 million development will also abut the Midland Trace, as well as Nickel Plate Trail, and include a trailhead with lockers.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 16 July 2025
The property abuts the Village of Saukville and will be paid for with referendum money voters approved earlier this year.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
At times, the testimony skidded toward animosity, exasperation and anger over the 205-bed shelter at 4306 W. State St., at a former Salvation Army location that abuts homes in the Veterans Park neighborhood.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
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Steve Weinshel, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The $64 million development will also abut the Midland Trace, as well as Nickel Plate Trail, and include a trailhead with lockers.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 16 July 2025
The property abuts the Village of Saukville and will be paid for with referendum money voters approved earlier this year.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
At times, the testimony skidded toward animosity, exasperation and anger over the 205-bed shelter at 4306 W. State St., at a former Salvation Army location that abuts homes in the Veterans Park neighborhood.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abut
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The original hotel was upgraded from a four star property to a five star a few years ago including the adjoining gym and restaurants spaces.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Chesterton has started a $4 million remodeling project for the Town Hall and adjoining fire station at 8th Street and Broadway.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Once done, the camera panned over to Kris, who gave a sassy smile before joining her girls.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Onboard the Gemini, the crew were joined by several members of Lindblad Expeditions’ executive team, including CEO Natalya Leahy and Interim Chief Maritime Officer, Rear Admiral Keith Taylor, plus several local partners, community members and their families.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Most snakebites occur when a rattlesnake is handled or accidentally touched by someone walking or climbing, according to the U.S. Forest Service.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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The forum later said they were profoundly touched by her visit.—
Bonny Chu , Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Ellison, flanked by president Jeff Shell, chairman of TV media George Cheeks and COO Andy Gordon, spoke with reporters about the deal close on Thursday while at Paramount’s Times Square office during a media presentation.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Traditional aircraft design features a pressured tube for the passengers flanked by wings.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Dodge's lineup build-out comes as automakers are grappling with changing policies surrounding electric vehicles under the Trump administration.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Authorities have issued mandatory evacuation orders for multiple zones, including Val Verde, Hasley Canyon, and areas surrounding Lake Piru.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Most remarkably, in 2017 Trump supported the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia in a feud with neighboring Qatar.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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As the Chicago Cubs continue their legal battle against Wrigley View Rooftop—a company that provides 200 guests with a view of neighboring Wrigley Field in exchange for fees—a case from 1886 involving a grandstand on the roof of a barn next to a ballpark could take center stage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Abut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abut. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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