abutments

plural of abutment

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Noun
  • Combs' case was particularly challenging, wading into the murky intersections of consent and coercion, celebrity, complex workplace dynamics and the myriad ways that people cope with trauma.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Some sprawl out behind elaborate ceremonial gates, while others quietly integrate with the urban fabric; some are significantly pedestrianized, while others center on major intersections.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The attachments are also useful for cleaning couch crevices and stairs.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Marionette costumes often comprise string-like attachments and jointed outfits that enable playful, puppet-like movement.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Abutments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abutments. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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