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
On July 18, 2019, a Cheshire resident with property abutting Cuff Brook observed dead fish and discolored water with an oily sheen in the brook and smelled a chemical odor similar to lighter fluid, officials said.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
The reserve abuts Newport Coast – which already has fuel modification zones – and older homes in Corona Del Mar’s interior that were built before defensible space requirements, Gillespie said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
Large swaths of the unincorporated county territory is rural — agricultural land hugging the city limits of Morgan Hill and Gilroy or abutting the Santa Cruz Mountains along Saratoga and Los Gatos.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
The project will abut a roughly seven mile-long, 25-foot deep, 180-foot-wide canal.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025
The reserve abuts Newport Coast – which already has fuel modification zones – and older homes in Corona Del Mar’s interior that were built before defensible space requirements, Gillespie said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
Large swaths of the unincorporated county territory is rural — agricultural land hugging the city limits of Morgan Hill and Gilroy or abutting the Santa Cruz Mountains along Saratoga and Los Gatos.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
The project will abut a roughly seven mile-long, 25-foot deep, 180-foot-wide canal.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abut
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The primary bedroom, also with outdoor access, is adjoined by a bathroom with a funky blue-tiled shower.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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Alternatively, the Queen’s University grounds, Ulster Museum and adjoining Botanic Gardens provide a quieter, more reflective experience and are easily reached from the city center.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Elle has no relation to a third film in the franchise (following the 2003 sequel Red, White & Blonde), which has been in development since 2018, with Mindy Kaling joining as a screenwriter in 2020.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Not much of a surprise since Bondi, before joining Team Trump, was a lobbyist in a firm charging Qatar $115,000 per month to represent that country’s interests in Washington.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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His comments touched on various topics, including his discussions with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his stance on Syria's potential joining of the Abraham Accords, and his views on the ongoing Middle East conflicts.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Convergence touches everything — process, tech, roles, working groups, and more.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The historic landmark sits on 10th St. NW in The District, and it’s flanked by new, pretty buildings up and down the avenue.—
Mac Engel
May 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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His arrival into Saudi airspace was flanked by an escort of F-15 fighter jets, landing at the King Khalid International Airport Royal Terminal to an awaiting lavender carpet lined by riders on Arabian horses, guards in regalia and a live band.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Plus, the offense has a nice collection of talent surrounding him, with running back Ashton Jeanty, tight end Brock Bowers and receiver Jakobi Meyers.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The sound waves then travel through the body to the target zone, and blast away the tumor without damaging surrounding tissue.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched criminal proceedings against a prominent journalist who heads a publication in neighboring Latvia providing critical coverage of the three-year-old conflict in Ukraine.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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In neighboring Missouri, Reuters reported multiple fatalities and damage to at least 5,000 properties.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Abut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abut. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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