as in to adjoin
to be adjacent to
our land abuts a nature preserve, so we see a lot of wildlife
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Recent Examples of abut
The amenities continue in the fully hedged backyard, where there’s a pool and spa abutting the separate guesthouse with its own kitchen and living area.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
On a map, Marlowe’s hunting grounds abut or overlap with Archer’s, yet the moods of their investigations are quite distinct.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
The furnishings are very spare, with a single couch abutting a desk and computer in the living room.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
The ranch is in a beautiful mountain wilderness preserve of 4000-acres and has additional land through privileges with abutting owners.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
On a map, Marlowe’s hunting grounds abut or overlap with Archer’s, yet the moods of their investigations are quite distinct.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
The furnishings are very spare, with a single couch abutting a desk and computer in the living room.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
The ranch is in a beautiful mountain wilderness preserve of 4000-acres and has additional land through privileges with abutting owners.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abut
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Photo : Ian Alexander Nelson/Jump Visuals A den with outdoor access adjoins the primary bedroom.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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The interiors are a treat no matter what time of day, though: The living room has a sectional made for movie nights and stargazing, the dining table seats eight, and a soaking tub adjoins the primary bedroom.—
Dan Q. Dao,
Architectural Digest,
8 Mar. 2025
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In November 2025, Disney Treasure will be joined by her sister ship, Disney Destiny, which will set sail on four- and five- night cruises to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale for her inaugural season.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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Clothier said 20 to 30 judges across the state who heard about the car wash planned to join him and the shoplifters.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Target – whose RSI is 16.8 – lost about 9% this week, touching a 52-week low on Friday and bringing its year-to-date decline to nearly 23%.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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The guest room design is sleek, modern, and heavily influenced by Galán's original work, blending art deco touches with Andaz's signature pink embellishments.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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It was flanked by two large monitors, creating a triptych.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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He was flanked by three U.S. Marshals during the hearing.—
Pierre Thomas,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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To be sure, despite the haze surrounding the economy, Powell remains clear on one thing that should prove reassuring to investors: The risks of a U.S. recession remain low.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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And the positivity surrounding it is annoying, including my own.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The area where the body was found is about 3 miles northwest of a dam that separates Lake Oconee from neighboring Lake Sinclair just to the south.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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This decision gained the attention of revolutionaries in the neighboring colony, who feared the Virginia Gazette was too loyal to the British.—
Alexandra Cox,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Abut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abut. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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