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
Forest Service land abutting the eastern borders of the popular Brainard Lake Recreation Area and Indian Peaks Wilderness would be eligible as well.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
Photo : Jason Rick Photography The covered patio abuts a grassy lawn.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
About 15 years later, SeaWorld opened its Aquatica water park abutting the southern edge of the land.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 17 June 2025
Photo : Jason Rick Photography The covered patio abuts a grassy lawn.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
About 15 years later, SeaWorld opened its Aquatica water park abutting the southern edge of the land.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2025
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George and Amal Clooney The couple first held a symbolic wedding at the seven-star Aman Canal Grande Hotel, followed by a civil ceremony at the 16th-century Palazzo Cavalli adjoining the Ca' Farsetti, the Venice town hall where civil weddings routinely take place.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Photo : Gregory White/Seattle Home Photography An adjoining sunroom serves as a less formal spot to have a meal.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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Both will join the league in 2026 after the Golden State Valkyries opened their inaugural season this year.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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This immensely slow-moving and contemplative energy joins us into Leo season, which starts when the sun enters this confident fire sign on July 22.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Only the Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas — who could be among the 12 All-Star Game reserves, which will be selected by the league’s head coaches and announced this Sunday — has more assists per game (9.3), and she’s touched the hardwood in 12 contests this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Scott and Jacob also touch on MLS teams’ $41 million Club World Cup haul, with a portion of that money headed to players, pending negotiation between the league and union.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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There are also formal living and dining rooms, a bar area, a library flanked by offices, and a posh primary suite flaunting a private patio, sitting room, and deluxe bath with a sauna, steam room, and huge freestanding tub.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 June 2025
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He is flanked by a young QB who is looking to make a name for himself and isn't scared to let the ball fly.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Its picture windows offer more views of the surrounding countryside while the room itself can be organized for a wide range of activities including children’s games, a home theater, table games, and seating for large or small gatherings.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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The inhabitants of the Buffalo River Valley and the surrounding area did surprisingly well during the Great Depression, relying on their gardens and cornfields.—
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6 July 2025
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For some Texas residents, getting to a neighboring state requires a full day of travel.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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Tens of thousands of Haitians have also been deported home from the neighboring Dominican Republic.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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“Abut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abut. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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