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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for butts (on or against)
  1. adjoins
  2. joins
  3. neighbors
  4. touches
  5. flanks
  6. surrounds
Verb
  • 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
  • Century Boulevard adjoins Hollywood Park, SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome and more.
    — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of adjoins
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  • The water tower joins two other places on the estate — the Gardens House, which sleeps eight, and the Folly, which sleeps six — that are available to rent.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Tromp, familiar to National League rival Atlanta Braves fans from his multiple stints there, joins the Triple-A Oklahoma City Comets.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of joins
Verb
  • The French brand spent two years scouting its Shanghai home, which currently neighbors a Louis Vuitton pop-up.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of neighbors
Verb
  • The eatery features Midcentury Modern touches with curved cherry wood walls and paneled ceilings, as well as illuminated white onyx Corian surfaces.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This is why healthcare carries an especially high bar for accountability, and any vendor that touches patient data should be built for HIPAA readiness from the start rather than retrofitted for it later.
    — Brett White, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of touches
Verb
  • 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
  • This short out-and-back route is the perfect recovery run, with relatively flat terrain that flanks the river.
    — Kristine Thomason, Outside, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of flanks
Verb
  • Products like Cambria’s 1-centimeter slabs expand possibilities for fireplace surrounds, accent walls, and other vertical applications.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The most important aspect of each tasting is the conversation that surrounds each dish.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of surrounds
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