as in adjoins
to be adjacent to
our land abuts a nature preserve, so we see a lot of wildlife
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Recent Examples of abuts
Positioned on the second floor, the lounge abuts a hallway that connects to the mezzanine level of the concert hall.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Our room had a cosy living area with a plump sofa, desk and coffee-station-slash-mini-bar, which abuts a welcome space to spread out during our stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Expansive porches are attached to each level, while a terrace with a swimming pool and barbecue area abuts the house, overlooking the beach.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Property owner applicants must notify every person whose property abuts the street and get majority support.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
The Royal Singapore abuts the Tahquitz Creek golf course with the third fairway obscured behind hedging.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Informational meetings will also be held for Minnehaha County and the Tri-Valley School District, which abuts Foundation Park, Powers says.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 18 Feb. 2026
On 37 woodland acres near the Connecticut River in southeastern Vermont, this 1990 farmhouse abuts a conservation area and includes garden space and winding trails.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
The new technology is being tested near Fort Bliss, the military base that abuts the El Paso airport.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2026
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Our room had a cosy living area with a plump sofa, desk and coffee-station-slash-mini-bar, which abuts a welcome space to spread out during our stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Expansive porches are attached to each level, while a terrace with a swimming pool and barbecue area abuts the house, overlooking the beach.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Property owner applicants must notify every person whose property abuts the street and get majority support.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
The Royal Singapore abuts the Tahquitz Creek golf course with the third fairway obscured behind hedging.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Informational meetings will also be held for Minnehaha County and the Tri-Valley School District, which abuts Foundation Park, Powers says.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 18 Feb. 2026
On 37 woodland acres near the Connecticut River in southeastern Vermont, this 1990 farmhouse abuts a conservation area and includes garden space and winding trails.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
The new technology is being tested near Fort Bliss, the military base that abuts the El Paso airport.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abuts
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In the bathroom that adjoins the home gym, a soft-pink marble steals the show.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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The dining room adjoins the kitchen in classic Victorian style, creating a fluid, convivial space.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2026
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According to Dillon Amaya, a research scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a climate cycle that is a precursor to El Niño now joins the distinct California marine heat wave with a far bigger area of unusually hot ocean waters that extends all the way to Indonesia.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Hayley Williams, the frontwoman from the aforementioned Paramore, joins Andrews for the emotional acoustic break-up song that builds to a dramatic finish.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Abuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abuts. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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