abutments

Definition of abutmentsnext
plural of abutment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abutments
Noun
  • In Macomb County, subdivision roads are plowed only when four inches or more of snow has fallen, according to the Macomb County Department of Roads, though salt is applied within subdivisions at entrances, exits, intersections and hills.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Driving in the city has become more perilous as traffic lights are frequently out at major intersections.
    Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Look for threads with questions that haven’t been answered, attachments awaiting updates or decisions that require alignment.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Duke Energy advised customers to avoid clicking on unfamiliar links and attachments.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Elsewhere, the document is much more in keeping with earlier articulations of American foreign policy.
    REBECCAH HEINRICHS, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Abutments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abutments. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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