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
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
Then there was the Democrat congressman from the abutting district, Gerry Studds.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
The nearest properties abutting the project are 124 feet away from its development site, making any potential fires threatening to local property and safety, according to officials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Tucked into the lush foliage abutting the Pacific Ocean, The Estates at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta offers an exclusive retreat for celebrities, billionaires and the ultra-wealthy, who frequent the resort for elite golfing, recreation and entertainment.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The furnishings are very spare, with a single couch abutting a desk and computer in the living room.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
In abutting New Mexico, state health officials suspect their measles outbreak, with nine people identified, is connected to the Texas cases.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
This 32-mile stretch of white sand abutting blue-green ocean has long been a haven for Alabama families, as well as folks from all over the country.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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
Then there was the Democrat congressman from the abutting district, Gerry Studds.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
The nearest properties abutting the project are 124 feet away from its development site, making any potential fires threatening to local property and safety, according to officials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
Tucked into the lush foliage abutting the Pacific Ocean, The Estates at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta offers an exclusive retreat for celebrities, billionaires and the ultra-wealthy, who frequent the resort for elite golfing, recreation and entertainment.
—Paula Conway, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The furnishings are very spare, with a single couch abutting a desk and computer in the living room.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
In abutting New Mexico, state health officials suspect their measles outbreak, with nine people identified, is connected to the Texas cases.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
This 32-mile stretch of white sand abutting blue-green ocean has long been a haven for Alabama families, as well as folks from all over the country.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abutting
Adjective
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The private security officers can now enforce laws and make arrests along the entire rail trail, sidewalks surrounding transit centers and other areas adjacent to transit property.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Create your own picnic of goods from the market, then enjoy free live music at the adjacent Riverwalk Stage.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Guests perused the library and adjoining galleries while enjoying cocktails and a fun card game of chance.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Empress Tavern, the basement-level restaurant adjoining the theater which shut down during the pandemic, reopened this spring for private events and concerts hosted by a local nonprofit.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Also, Froedtert's birth center, located within the neighboring Children's hospital, is expanding.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Belgian defense officials said about 15 unidentified drones were seen flying over a military base in Elsenborn before crossing into neighboring Germany, Belgium's VRT NWS reported.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps most importantly, Pettersson played those minutes while flanking Marcus Pettersson and playing the right side.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The commissioners flanking the girl, who barely reaches their shoulders, face one another over her head.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The union held a rally in Queens, hoping to bring attention to the job losses and accusing Amazon of cutting ties with the DSP as retaliation for its drivers joining the Teamsters union last year.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, Wilson came on board as a third member of the hosting team, joining Bryan and football great Peyton Manning, who had been paired up as a duo the previous two years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Leslie Cheek’s formerly private estate opened as a public garden and fine art center in 1960 and today is host to nearly a dozen gardens surrounding the family’s Georgian mansion, which has become a museum.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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That rapid rise underscores the investment frenzy surrounding the leaders of a technology with the potential to transform industries and economies.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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