BUTT (ON OR AGAINST) Synonyms: 28 Similar Words

butt (on or against)

verb

Definition of butt (on or against)

as in to join

to be adjacent to our property butts on a swamp

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Anthropic’s own customer blog profiles Jared Sires, a startup account executive who joined the sales team in 2024 with no coding background.

— Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Procter & Gamble, Lockheed Martin and CSX were among the latest companies to join the list of those topping profit expectations for the summer, and gains for their stocks helped limit the market's losses Thursday.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of join

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The two ports adjoin one another and together form the largest container port complex in the Western Hemisphere.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Nearby, a dining area topped with a Noguchi light fixture adjoins a sleek matte black and brass-accented kitchen, which has an expansive island that seats five, integrated appliances, and a walk-in pantry.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoin

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Writing diaristic, country-leaning soft-rock, Stiltz also touches on the work of David Berman and Bill Callahan.

— Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
The carbon covers the grip, the thumb rest, and the soft-release button, the spots a photographer touches most.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of touch

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The midcentury Louis Philippe–style mirror, one of a pair flanking the fireplace, is from Country French Interiors in Dallas, while Bonacina armchairs upholstered in a Claremont fabric offer a fireside perch.

— David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Rocking a suit jacket and latex pants, Cardi was flanked by a complete live band, and the dress code was all black because they were dressed to kill their performance.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of flank

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For many, being surrounded by thousands of people who share their beliefs is a big part of the attraction.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
In the hills surrounding Taiz, the government forces are trying to repel the Houthis but face stiff resistance, especially east of the city.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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