as in adjoins
to be adjacent to
our land abuts a nature preserve, so we see a lot of wildlife
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Recent Examples of abuts
Iranian media outlets reported that explosions were heard or air defenses were activated in multiple cities, including Bandar Abbas, a port city in southern Iran that abuts the Strait of Hormuz.
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Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Winfield abuts Regents Park, which is picturesque, has ducks and is clearly urban.
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Debora Cahn,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Your neighbors won't be able to peek through and see you quite so easily, even if their patio directly abuts yours.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
Know Your Property Lines If your lawn abuts a neighbor’s lawn (and most do), cut the grass up to your side of the property line.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Miller’s land, which abuts the state park, was still in the green zone.
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Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
The village of Homer Glen abuts the north property line.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Casa Cañita faces the iconic Ocean Drive, a one-lane road (plus a dedicated bike lane) that abuts the beach.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
The estate abuts Lake Washington and features 310 feet of private shoreline.
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Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2026
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Winfield abuts Regents Park, which is picturesque, has ducks and is clearly urban.
—
Debora Cahn,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Your neighbors won't be able to peek through and see you quite so easily, even if their patio directly abuts yours.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
Know Your Property Lines If your lawn abuts a neighbor’s lawn (and most do), cut the grass up to your side of the property line.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Miller’s land, which abuts the state park, was still in the green zone.
—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
The village of Homer Glen abuts the north property line.
—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Casa Cañita faces the iconic Ocean Drive, a one-lane road (plus a dedicated bike lane) that abuts the beach.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
The estate abuts Lake Washington and features 310 feet of private shoreline.
—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abuts
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Flossmoor’s South Commuter Lot, which adjoins the village’s Metra station just steps from downtown, may be reimagined as a public park and community gathering space with the help of an Illinois Department of Natural Resources grant.
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An elevated dining area adjoins a marble and wood kitchen, which features custom rift-oak cabinetry, top-tier stainless-steel appliances, and an oversized island with an integrated breakfast bar.
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Set in post-Civil War America, former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon (Anson Mount) joins the lawless traveling town ‘Hell on Wheels,’ which follows the construction of the first-ever transcontinental railroad.
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The new Explorer joins the F-150, Super Duty, Expedition and Maverick, offering Tremor additions.
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“Abuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abuts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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