as in adjacent
having a border in common
the new neighbors promptly erected fences between their property and the abutting properties
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as in adjoining
to be adjacent to
our land abuts a nature preserve, so we see a lot of wildlife
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Recent Examples of abutting
CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
When the three-level altar was excavated from the test pit, the project archaeologists discovered four human skulls abutting the monument, along with several long bones, which are believed to be femurs.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The land abutting the Pinto Mountains Wilderness is also home to badgers, bighorn sheep and Mojave fringe-toed lizards.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Vinces-Cobena was shot next to a chain-link fence abutting a factory that dominates one side of the block.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Shipping through the strait abutting Iran dropped 95% in the first week of March, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Vacationers seeking a Puerto Vallarta-area getaway online in recent years might have encountered Kovay Gardens, a 22-room resort with a private beach and four swimming pools abutting the Pacific Ocean.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The journey of the Tin Building began a couple decades ago after the Fulton Fish Market on Manhattan‘s southern edge abutting the East River relocated to the Bronx in 2005.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Though roads have been pretreated, the department said in a social media post, plows are prioritizing major roadways and streets next to hospitals and fire stations, then streets abutting schools and trustee offices.
—Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
However, plans for a security fence there spawned dueling lawsuits between the Shapiros and a neighbor over who rightfully owns a sliver of land abutting the two properties.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
When the three-level altar was excavated from the test pit, the project archaeologists discovered four human skulls abutting the monument, along with several long bones, which are believed to be femurs.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The land abutting the Pinto Mountains Wilderness is also home to badgers, bighorn sheep and Mojave fringe-toed lizards.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Vinces-Cobena was shot next to a chain-link fence abutting a factory that dominates one side of the block.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Shipping through the strait abutting Iran dropped 95% in the first week of March, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
—Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
Vacationers seeking a Puerto Vallarta-area getaway online in recent years might have encountered Kovay Gardens, a 22-room resort with a private beach and four swimming pools abutting the Pacific Ocean.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The journey of the Tin Building began a couple decades ago after the Fulton Fish Market on Manhattan‘s southern edge abutting the East River relocated to the Bronx in 2005.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Though roads have been pretreated, the department said in a social media post, plows are prioritizing major roadways and streets next to hospitals and fire stations, then streets abutting schools and trustee offices.
—Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abutting
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While those launches for now remain test missions from SpaceX’s launch site Starbase in Texas, the company continues to build out what will be its first operational launch tower at KSC’s Launch Complex 39-A adjacent to the pad from which Falcon Heavy will launch.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The lodge opens in June and offers 13 standalone suites (some of which have two bedrooms) set in a 128-acre private concession adjacent to the park with captivating views of Mount Kilimanjaro.—
Jessica Puckett,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In addition to adjoining Oak Forest, the property is also close to Midlothian, Markham, Tinley Park and Country Club Hills.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Extend a small bedroom When confronted with a room adjoining a small patio space, try combining them!—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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School officials said a field trip from a neighboring school district was planned at the park and rerouted.—
Annette Beard,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2026
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The houses that have not been cleared are the two that exploded, the home between them and two neighboring homes.—
Annasofia Scheve,
San Antonio Express-News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Last summer was a whirlwind, with nine new players joining the first-team squad and eight leaving.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Season 2 ended with Marie joining the Starlighter resistance against Homelander (Antony Starr).—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Closest to Jupiter will be Io, while flanking the big planet at greater distances are Callisto (on the same side as Io) and Ganymede.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Bieber had stepped onto a smaller stage, more sharply circular than the first, and two acoustic guitarists came to sit on either side of him, flanking him like twin cherubs attentive at their harps.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Such events underscore the complicated security questions surrounding presidential protection in a country where citizens expect their leaders to move through public spaces, hold rallies, attend events and appear before crowds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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