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
Under the legislation, a developer’s request to develop an agricultural enclave — land that abuts existing zoning for residential, industrial or commercial development — would not even require a public hearing, Oviedo officials said.
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
In most Florida counties, property owners whose land is unincorporated but abuts a city can petition to enter the city boundaries without county government having a say-so.
—Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
Mulholland Drive—the actual street—abuts the back of David’s property and threads through the hills that bisect Los Angeles.
—Will Bahr, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
His kids were baptized in the Windmill Chapel, which abuts the lake and looks as if it had been magically transported from the Netherlands.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
In most Florida counties, property owners whose land is unincorporated but abuts a city can petition to enter the city boundaries without county government having a say-so.
—Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
Mulholland Drive—the actual street—abuts the back of David’s property and threads through the hills that bisect Los Angeles.
—Will Bahr, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025
His kids were baptized in the Windmill Chapel, which abuts the lake and looks as if it had been magically transported from the Netherlands.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abut
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Under their umbrella company, Daily Dose Hospitality, Leslie and John have also launched Ten Sushi (a seafood spot adjoining Bosscat) and Byblos Cafe.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2025
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Soaring windows add transparency and drama to the larger of two adjoining living spaces, which also has an old-school wood stove and access to a large wraparound deck.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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Korir, who won last year’s Chicago Marathon, joins his older brother Wesley as a winner of the Boston Marathon, the first siblings to do so.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Connecticut was the 17th state to join the country-wide movement to legalize cannabis in 2012.—
David Goldburg,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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Others, mainly the vegetables, feel more touched by Clark’s taste and experiences as a chef.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The Warriors were so out of sorts that there were possessions when Curry and Butler were on the floor together and didn’t touch the ball before a shot was taken.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The life-sized, guitar-wielding cutout stood on a platform center stage, flanked by the choir Boone enlisted for the powerful rendition.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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My 15-minute ride from the airport zipped past fields of bamboo stalks to Rosewood Miyakojima, flanked by an ocean of distinct blues.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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The queen of the kitchen is adding a dash of spice to the narrative surrounding Duchess Meghan's Netflix show.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The situation surrounding Saints' veteran Derek Carr has led to many questions over the past several weeks.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The landmark’s name officially changed from Marysville Buttes to Sutter Buttes in 1949, recognizing its location in Sutter County, as opposed to its relation to Marysville in neighboring Yuba County.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Despite a growing economy and tax base, the state currently spends almost $5,000 less per student than the national average and trails behind neighboring South Carolina and Virginia.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Abut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abut. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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