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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Its work touches professional and talent development, project development, market access, international engagement and exhibition.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
The ball first touches the ground, a player or anything else at a point nearer the opponent’s goal line than the passer’s hand.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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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

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Unlike FinFETs, where the gate surrounds the transistor channel on three sides, GAA designs wrap the gate around the channel, providing greater control over the flow of current, the South China Morning Post reported.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The newer, softer material surrounds the carbon fiber plate while the previous ZoomX formula is used for the rest of the midsole to balance out the stability.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

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