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
Iranian media outlets reported that explosions were heard or air defenses were activated in multiple cities, including Bandar Abbas, a port city in southern Iran that abuts the Strait of Hormuz.
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Winfield abuts Regents Park, which is picturesque, has ducks and is clearly urban.
—Debora Cahn, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Your neighbors won't be able to peek through and see you quite so easily, even if their patio directly abuts yours.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
Know Your Property Lines If your lawn abuts a neighbor’s lawn (and most do), cut the grass up to your side of the property line.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Miller’s land, which abuts the state park, was still in the green zone.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The village of Homer Glen abuts the north property line.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Casa Cañita faces the iconic Ocean Drive, a one-lane road (plus a dedicated bike lane) that abuts the beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The estate abuts Lake Washington and features 310 feet of private shoreline.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
Joe Walsh, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Winfield abuts Regents Park, which is picturesque, has ducks and is clearly urban.
—Debora Cahn, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Your neighbors won't be able to peek through and see you quite so easily, even if their patio directly abuts yours.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
Know Your Property Lines If your lawn abuts a neighbor’s lawn (and most do), cut the grass up to your side of the property line.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Miller’s land, which abuts the state park, was still in the green zone.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The village of Homer Glen abuts the north property line.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Casa Cañita faces the iconic Ocean Drive, a one-lane road (plus a dedicated bike lane) that abuts the beach.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The estate abuts Lake Washington and features 310 feet of private shoreline.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abuts
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Investigators say the hiker became stranded after getting lost in the Sampson Mountain Wilderness section of Cherokee National Forest, which adjoins national forests in Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Cato Institute Senior Fellow David Inserra joins The Excerpt to discuss the debate over social media bans, age verification, free speech and how parents can help keep kids safe online.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Givenchy joins the ranks of LVMH brands with a presence in Saint-Tropez, where the luxury conglomerate’s chairman and chief executive officer Bernard Arnault has a private villa and several hotels, including Cheval Blanc.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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“Abuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abuts. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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