butt (on or against)

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Verb
  • The Bobcats will be in the Sun Belt for the final year this fall before joining Washington State, Oregon State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State in the next edition of the Pac-12.
    Erik Buchinger, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Prevost joined an institution founded on those principles.
    Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • The end of hostilities with Iran and the push for peace in Gaza has led Trump and Netanyahu to continue to expand the Abraham Accords and normalize relations between Israel and neighboring Arab states.
    Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
  • But romance is certainly not in the air for residents of Seoul and neighboring Incheon city, who have been plagued by these pesky insects in recent weeks, as rising temperatures due to climate change spur their spread.
    Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • George and Amal Clooney The couple first held a symbolic wedding at the seven-star Aman Canal Grande Hotel, followed by a civil ceremony at the 16th-century Palazzo Cavalli adjoining the Ca' Farsetti, the Venice town hall where civil weddings routinely take place.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • Photo : Gregory White/Seattle Home Photography An adjoining sunroom serves as a less formal spot to have a meal.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • Only the Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas — who could be among the 12 All-Star Game reserves, which will be selected by the league’s head coaches and announced this Sunday — has more assists per game (9.3), and she’s touched the hardwood in 12 contests this season.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • Scott and Jacob also touch on MLS teams’ $41 million Club World Cup haul, with a portion of that money headed to players, pending negotiation between the league and union.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • There are also formal living and dining rooms, a bar area, a library flanked by offices, and a posh primary suite flaunting a private patio, sitting room, and deluxe bath with a sauna, steam room, and huge freestanding tub.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
  • He is flanked by a young QB who is looking to make a name for himself and isn't scared to let the ball fly.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • The sound is deep enough to anchor, but surrounding reefs and islands protect it from rough weather—and give travelers endless opportunities to interact with the seascape.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
  • This literary theme weaves its way throughout the property, which has a large garden surrounded by tall trees and flowers where guests can enjoy ordering from the restaurant and bar’s menu.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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“Butt (on or against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butt%20%28on%20or%20against%29. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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