Bush

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biographical name (1)

Synonyms of Bushnext
George (Herbert Walker) 1924–2018 American politician; vice president of the U.S. (1981–89); 41st president of the U.S. (1989–93)

Bush

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biographical name (2)

George W(alker) 1946–     son of George H. W. Bush American politician; 43rd president of the U.S. (2001–09)

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“Bush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bush. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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bush

noun
ˈbu̇sh
1
: shrub
especially : a low densely branched shrub
2
: a stretch of uncleared or lightly settled country
3
: a bushy tuft or mass
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