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as in juxtaposition
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as in attachment
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Recent Examples of abutment
The Rapidan Dam’s west abutment failed Monday, sending the river around the dam and eroding the bank where the home sat.
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Margery A. Beck, Twin Cities, 26 June 2024
Their family home is only feet away from the Blue Earth River, which has overpowered the dam’s west abutment and is causing mass flooding along the area.
—Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC News, 26 June 2024
Workers have also begun repairing the concrete abutments that will support the future bridge.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
Work on the bridge began in 2021 and included replacing the abutments, support piers and bridge deck.
—Michelle Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
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Margery A. Beck, Twin Cities, 26 June 2024
Their family home is only feet away from the Blue Earth River, which has overpowered the dam’s west abutment and is causing mass flooding along the area.
—Raquel Coronell Uribe, NBC News, 26 June 2024
Workers have also begun repairing the concrete abutments that will support the future bridge.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024
Work on the bridge began in 2021 and included replacing the abutments, support piers and bridge deck.
—Michelle Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abutment
Noun
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The solid wood is sturdy, while the top corduroy cushions are plush—a nice juxtaposition of the design elements.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 May 2025
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But the juxtaposition raises interesting questions.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The three questions that follow are grounded in research from attachment theory, cognitive psychology and relationship science.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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That includes links for email attachments, apps, or other purchases.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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The Sheriff’s Department called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services to respond to the scene given the proximity to children and threat to public safety.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Neighborhoods and eateries in the vicinity become intertwined with the overall experience.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The grand jury also recommends the city provide better signage at meters and pay stations, where one machine accepts payments for several parking spots in the vicinity.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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The Catholic aid organization is outfitting the popemobile with rapid infection tests, vaccines, diagnostic tools, and suture kits, to be staffed by medical personnel.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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However, a fundamental aspect of the current surgery, namely the suture that attaches the tendon(s) to the muscles, can lead to poor post-surgery function.—
Evan Ackerman,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Mar. 2018
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Jernigan will help launch a Composer division within Range Music, which has already been active at the intersection of music & TV through the representation of talent like music supervisor Andrea von Foerster (Yellowstone, Landman).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Related Stories Mother and Father of 5 Killed in 7-Car Crash in Chicago Sheriff’s Deputy Killed After His Vehicle Splits in Half During Stolen Car Chase The crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. 40 and Ronald Reagan Parkway, the outlet reported.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Not to mention a wide array of articulation and light gimmicks.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Performers stood in front of the stage, progressing up scales and practicing articulation exercises, prepping for the show’s American roots score, which spans bluegrass, blues and gospel music.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Playback Split is a tapered full-length jean with side seam hem splits.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
15 May 2025
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The glittering number featured double spaghetti straps and striped vertical seam details that melted into a tulle skirt with a stunning handkerchief hemline.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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“Abutment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abutment. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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