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
Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
But as data centers begin to move into more densely populated areas, abutting homes and schools, parks and recreation centers, some residents are pushing back against the world's most powerful corporations over concerns about the economic, social and environmental health of their communities.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
Had there been even a modicum of creativity and beneficence in the baseball offices abutting the Allegheny, the team could have had their cake and eaten it too.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This marks the third resort offering from a homegrown group that has properties in Antalya, and comes with a partnership with Mykonos icon Scorpios, here set on a promontory abutting the property.
—Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Nowhere is that forethought more evident than in the areas abutting Copenhagen’s harbor, which continue to evolve into vibrant public spaces.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024
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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
But as data centers begin to move into more densely populated areas, abutting homes and schools, parks and recreation centers, some residents are pushing back against the world's most powerful corporations over concerns about the economic, social and environmental health of their communities.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024
Had there been even a modicum of creativity and beneficence in the baseball offices abutting the Allegheny, the team could have had their cake and eaten it too.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This marks the third resort offering from a homegrown group that has properties in Antalya, and comes with a partnership with Mykonos icon Scorpios, here set on a promontory abutting the property.
—Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Nowhere is that forethought more evident than in the areas abutting Copenhagen’s harbor, which continue to evolve into vibrant public spaces.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abutting
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This could include suppliers, distributors, service providers and industry influencers or even businesses in adjacent markets.—
Wendy Cai-Lee,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The label’s strategy so far has been to open boutiques adjacent to hotels: The Carlyle in New York, the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles, and Claridge’s in London.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Laborers from poorer regions of India, like Jharkhand and the adjoining states of Odisha and Bihar—my home state—flood into other parts of the country, particularly the metropolises, to work in the service industries and also a variety of menial jobs.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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And the adjoining Casino Resort could be a great HQ for activities on and off the course.—
David Weiss,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the Chicago area, workers at nine cafes walked out Tuesday, joining workers at five cafes that have been on strike since Friday, organizers said.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Everyone wants to link the Lions offensive coordinator to the Bears job (including us above), but joining a division with Detroit, Green Bay and Minnesota might not be the best career move.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Abutting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abutting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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