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as in juxtaposition
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as in attachment
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Recent Examples of abutment
So far, as Yon reports, there are only abutments, but soon there will be a span over water.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
An abutment, or a connecting structure, is placed on top of or built into the implant to connect it to the replacement tooth (called a crown).
—Laura Schober, Health, 1 Aug. 2024
Emergency repairs to the abutment of the Ocean City Expressway bridge were completed at 1 a.m. Thursday morning after a sinkhole on westbound Route 90 caused one-way traffic for about six hours on the evening of a peak summer travel day.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2024
The Rapidan Dam’s west abutment failed Monday, sending the river around the dam and eroding the bank where the home sat.
—Margery A. Beck, Twin Cities, 26 June 2024
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
An abutment, or a connecting structure, is placed on top of or built into the implant to connect it to the replacement tooth (called a crown).
—Laura Schober, Health, 1 Aug. 2024
Emergency repairs to the abutment of the Ocean City Expressway bridge were completed at 1 a.m. Thursday morning after a sinkhole on westbound Route 90 caused one-way traffic for about six hours on the evening of a peak summer travel day.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2024
The Rapidan Dam’s west abutment failed Monday, sending the river around the dam and eroding the bank where the home sat.
—Margery A. Beck, Twin Cities, 26 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abutment
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Rather than presenting these juxtapositions as hierarchies or appropriations, the curators aim to create a respectful dialogue–one that acknowledges the complexity of influence without collapsing it into caricature.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The look’s asymmetric neckline gave way to a bevy of ruffles on one shoulder, adding juxtaposition and sartorial tension to the overall look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
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In fact, a 2021 study published in Journal of Marital and Family Therapy found that attachment insecurity explained nearly half the variance in couples’ satisfaction, with avoidance being especially harmful.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Thousands of Louisville residents live in close proximity to industrial facilities handling hazardous chemicals, raising the stakes for the kind of disasters CSB seeks to prevent.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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Boise residents also enjoy their proximity to nature including local parks and campgrounds, the networking site said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The actor also shared details about his time on set, explaining that being in the pop star's vicinity gave him instant cool points.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The footage was shot in the alley behind the Savoy Hotel in London, and according to Pennebaker (who died in 2019), some of the handwritten lyrics were supplied by Joan Baez and Donovan, who were both in Dylan’s vicinity (and crosshairs) at the time.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
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The field of surgical robotics is advancing as rapidly as AI itself; a year ago, the Johns Hopkins team had trained a robot to perform an important trio of surgical tasks: manipulating a needle, moving body tissue and administering sutures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 July 2025
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The two key advances were use of surgical microscopy and development of monofilament suture capable of stitching incredibly tiny blood vessels.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Police were called about 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Vassar and Fairgrove roads in Gilford Township, according to a news release from the Tuscola County Sheriff's Office.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Dallas police officers responded to the accident about 8 a.m. on Aug. 13 at the intersection of East Clarendon Drive and North Street, near the Dallas Zoo, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
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Speech problems are common in people with Parkinson’s disease and are characterized by a weak, sometimes nasal or monotonous voice with imprecise articulation.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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Start with pain point articulation, take screenshots of evidence, and focus on making your ideal client feel seen.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Lift sides of dough over sausage mixture, and pinch seam to seal.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 Aug. 2025
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Wright found the seam near the right guard to scamper into the endzone for a seven-yard touchdown run.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Abutment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abutment. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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