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as in juxtaposition
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as in attachment
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Recent Examples of abutment
Workers have also nearly finished the approach ramp and abutment connecting the bridge deck to the ground.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the autopsy report obtained by Dateline from the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, McNeal’s tractor veered from the road, colliding with an overpass abutment, and then caught fire.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
On the evening of Wednesday, July 23, the couple was on a 35-foot boat on the Niagara River when witnesses saw the vessel crash into a concrete abutment at around 9:38 p.m. local time, according to authorities.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 July 2025
The driver lost control after striking the car, struck the bridge abutment on the right shoulder, crossed all lanes of traffic and struck the median wall, according to MSP.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 June 2025
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the autopsy report obtained by Dateline from the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, McNeal’s tractor veered from the road, colliding with an overpass abutment, and then caught fire.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
On the evening of Wednesday, July 23, the couple was on a 35-foot boat on the Niagara River when witnesses saw the vessel crash into a concrete abutment at around 9:38 p.m. local time, according to authorities.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 July 2025
The driver lost control after striking the car, struck the bridge abutment on the right shoulder, crossed all lanes of traffic and struck the median wall, according to MSP.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abutment
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This cool juxtaposition of romantic, somewhat gothic Victorian details and more modern beauty trends is perfectly in tune with the movie itself.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2026
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The juxtaposition of upbeat melodies and tough lyrical content is precisely what makes Across the Raccoon Strait such a compelling body of work.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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This type of malware is often spread through fake software updates, malicious email attachments, compromised browser extensions or deceptive ads.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Also, clean the vacuum attachments, including the hose and vents, with a damp microfiber cloth or a moist paper towel.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Energy flows are no longer determined solely by price and proximity but by alliance structures and security guarantees.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The hotel’s proximity to PortMiami regularly attracts travelers ready to get on a cruise.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Residents are then able to produce supplemental power to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint without the need for complex installations, structural modifications or utility interconnection agreements.—
Calvin Ball,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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The site is close to one of the largest network interconnection hubs in the world — the Infomart at 1950 Stemmons Freeway.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The suspects also provided images of counterfeit passports and passport cards, with metadata that indicated the images were taken inside or within the immediate vicinity of El Primo Restaurant — a restaurant operated by Raul Fernandez Vicioso in Leominster, Massachusetts, federal prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Defend the 612 members witnessed as much when Renee Good—whose name and likeness appeared on a profile in one of its Signal chats—was killed by an ICE officer after driving her car in his vicinity and refusing to heed his instructions.—
Christina Buttons,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Health care providers can perform X-Rays, put on splints and suture wounds, test for respiratory illnesses and viral infections such as COVID and strep throat and perform urine analysis, among other services.—
Jonny Williams,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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The original injury in the UCL is also repaired with a suture to further strengthen the joint.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Crowds appeared to dwindle as tensions rose near ICE's Los Angeles Field Office at the intersection of East Temple and North Alameda streets.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The intersection is controlled by stop signs, and many vehicles using the area are either getting onto southbound Highway 160 or exiting northbound Highway 160.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The enhanced 30 points of articulation deliver deluxe posability.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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Each figure has 18 points of articulation, along with interchangeable hands and faces.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Abutment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abutment. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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