BUTTS (ON OR AGAINST) Synonyms: 28 Similar Words

butts (on or against)

verb

present tense third-person singular of butt (on or against)

as in adjoins

to be adjacent to our property butts on a swamp

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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
Grab Afternoon Tea Stop into Heritage Bakery & Cafe, a cozy spot that adjoins Harrisonburg’s welcome center, to delight in whimsical refreshments served on delicate china.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjoins

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Majority whip Tom Emmer joins us as Republicans fight to keep control of the House.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
The novela also joins two of Brazil’s most popular actors as a majorly successful romantic pairing, with Colin’s Adriana falling in love with Chay Suede’s idealist lawyer Pedro.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of joins

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The actor plays 007, of course, fighting against Javier Bardem’s Raoul Silva this time around in a story that touches on the very legacy of the big-screen super-spy.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Finishing touches on the church will wrap in the next few months and will include an ADA-accessible ramp.

— Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of touches

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These add to artistic and private-label perfumery brands, such as LabSolue, the artisanal brand Martone’s daughter Ambra — who also flanks him in leading ICR — created with her late sister, Giorgia.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
After a long winter, the vibrant green of new foliage flanks the road and, in parts, creates a canopy in the summer.

— Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026

Definition of flanks

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His particular cancer also surrounds his pulmonary artery, which contains a nerve connected directly to the vocal cords.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
The neighborhood that surrounds The Homestead is charmingly quiet, to the point where there’s not one traffic light, only stop signs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

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