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
Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
However, plans for a security fence there spawned dueling lawsuits between the Shapiros and a neighbor over who rightfully owns a sliver of land abutting the two properties.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
When the three-level altar was excavated from the test pit, the project archaeologists discovered four human skulls abutting the monument, along with several long bones, which are believed to be femurs.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The land abutting the Pinto Mountains Wilderness is also home to badgers, bighorn sheep and Mojave fringe-toed lizards.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Vinces-Cobena was shot next to a chain-link fence abutting a factory that dominates one side of the block.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Shipping through the strait abutting Iran dropped 95% in the first week of March, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Vacationers seeking a Puerto Vallarta-area getaway online in recent years might have encountered Kovay Gardens, a 22-room resort with a private beach and four swimming pools abutting the Pacific Ocean.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The journey of the Tin Building began a couple decades ago after the Fulton Fish Market on Manhattan‘s southern edge abutting the East River relocated to the Bronx in 2005.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Tents line the sidewalk on North Sacramento Avenue in Chicago, private sleeping quarters abutting the public way.
—Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
However, plans for a security fence there spawned dueling lawsuits between the Shapiros and a neighbor over who rightfully owns a sliver of land abutting the two properties.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
When the three-level altar was excavated from the test pit, the project archaeologists discovered four human skulls abutting the monument, along with several long bones, which are believed to be femurs.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The land abutting the Pinto Mountains Wilderness is also home to badgers, bighorn sheep and Mojave fringe-toed lizards.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Vinces-Cobena was shot next to a chain-link fence abutting a factory that dominates one side of the block.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Shipping through the strait abutting Iran dropped 95% in the first week of March, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Vacationers seeking a Puerto Vallarta-area getaway online in recent years might have encountered Kovay Gardens, a 22-room resort with a private beach and four swimming pools abutting the Pacific Ocean.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The journey of the Tin Building began a couple decades ago after the Fulton Fish Market on Manhattan‘s southern edge abutting the East River relocated to the Bronx in 2005.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abutting
Adjective
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Native to Texas and adjacent areas of Mexico, plants rarely require supplemental irrigation and thrive in poor soils including sand, clay, and rocky sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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In February, the Wende bought a three-bedroom house built in the 1940s adjacent to the museum’s campus that will be used as a live-work space for photographers in residence.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Henson moved to metro Atlanta as a toddler and grew up in Paulding County, with strong ties to adjoining Douglas County.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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In addition to adjoining Oak Forest, the property is also close to Midlothian, Markham, Tinley Park and Country Club Hills.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The article said Iran considers the Strait of Hormuz strategically linked to its national security, and that any long-term governance or operational structure for the waterway should be determined through regional dialogue, particularly with neighboring coastal states.—
May 6,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Its distinctive mansard roof, cast-iron details and granite columns reflected the optimism of the post-Civil War era, and stand out next to its neighboring neoclassical buildings.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Citrus and farro, joining sun and earth?—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Ayangbile is the second defensive lineman in Miami’s 2027 class, joining three-star Key West native Josh Johnson.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The layers of screens here — from every attending seemingly experiencing the concert through the back-facing camera on their phone to the LED projections flanking Eilish at all times — can be as headache-inducing as the reality of any concert.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
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The ocean sky backdrop flanking the main parking lot that can be flooded for a water set.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Other rooms look toward the Giza Zoo’s greenery or the surrounding city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Still, confusing thoughts surrounding money, confidence or self-worth could cloud your judgment.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Abutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abutting. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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