as in adjacent
having a border in common
the new neighbors promptly erected fences between their property and the abutting properties
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as in adjoining
to be adjacent to
our land abuts a nature preserve, so we see a lot of wildlife
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Recent Examples of abutting
Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Streets abutting hospitals and fire stations will also be cleared.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 24 Jan. 2026
What behaves politely in one climate or situation can become problematic in another, such as a garden abutting an open landscape.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Infinite Outdoors will continue to reach out to landowners abutting public lands to gain access.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Surveillance video from at least one hotel abutting the alleyway showed Sanchez grabbing Tole and throwing him up against a wall.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Anyone can discover the art of glassblowing at Orbix Hot Glass, a world-class studio set on 26 acres of rolling hills abutting Little River Canyon National Preserve.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Open all lanes of Idaho 16 directly abutting the intersection, with normal traffic operations.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
In Mountain View’s North Bayshore neighborhood, where land abutting Google’s headquarters comes at a premium and the average home is priced close to $2 million, a 100-unit affordable housing development opened its doors this spring.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
About 50 miles outside of Manhattan and abutting the pleasantly low-key Rockrimmon Country Club, the epic 270-acre Stamford spread spans 18 tax parcels that straddle the border between New York and Connecticut with about 95 acres in the Constitution State and 173 acres in the Empire State.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Streets abutting hospitals and fire stations will also be cleared.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 24 Jan. 2026
What behaves politely in one climate or situation can become problematic in another, such as a garden abutting an open landscape.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Infinite Outdoors will continue to reach out to landowners abutting public lands to gain access.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
Surveillance video from at least one hotel abutting the alleyway showed Sanchez grabbing Tole and throwing him up against a wall.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Anyone can discover the art of glassblowing at Orbix Hot Glass, a world-class studio set on 26 acres of rolling hills abutting Little River Canyon National Preserve.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Open all lanes of Idaho 16 directly abutting the intersection, with normal traffic operations.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
In Mountain View’s North Bayshore neighborhood, where land abutting Google’s headquarters comes at a premium and the average home is priced close to $2 million, a 100-unit affordable housing development opened its doors this spring.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abutting
Adjective
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That history is recounted in an exhibition mounted in the Franciscan convent, adjacent to the basilica, which pilgrims can visit as part of their appointment to pass by the bones.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Four postholes in the wall of an adjacent room might suggest the former presence of a loom.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility Massive Caesars does accessibility right with ramps adjoining its various levels, accessible guest rooms with lots of space for power wheelchairs, and moveable chairs at slots machines and table games.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Further, nearby Walmart, Stop & Shop supermarket, Comfort Inn, and adjoining Motel 6 drive consistent traffic to the area, according to Marcus & Millichap.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The fire spread to two neighboring homes, damaging them as well.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The three lowest-ranking EU countries have been major targets for Russian disinformation campaigns amid the country’s ongoing war with neighboring Ukraine.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Girma’s 99th-minute winner, her first goal for Chelsea since joining for a then-world-record fee in January 2025, was no prettier than Kerr’s.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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His and Carson's week-9 foxtrot ended with Bindi joining the pair on stage to kneel before images of their father projected onto the ballroom floor.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Front Entry and Porch Updates Virginia designer Erin Tripodi is a fan of flanking a front door with large, symmetrical planters.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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There are no Roomba-like machines flanking the stone, frantically brushing to extend its travel or hold its line.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Feb. 2026
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The family of four often traveled domestically to new places together, drove short distances to visit family and frequented amusement parks – but all of that has come to a pause in the height of uncertainty surrounding immigration operations throughout the state.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The pedestrian was not identified and police did not immediately have any information about the circumstances surrounding the death.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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