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abut

[uh-buht] / əˈbʌt /
VERB
touch or be next to something
Synonyms


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The band is pitched right at a difficult juncture at which their artistic ambitions abut real, life-altering attention.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

They start at abut $58,000 and $54,000, respectively.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

TotalEnergies will likely remain cautious abut its balance sheet and announce a $750 million share buyback, they write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

In the past, rumours abut the sci-fi drama have ranged from being close to spot on to utter fabrication.

From BBC • May 25, 2025

That was the only redeeming thing abut the wretched business.

From The High Calling by Sheldon, Charles Monroe