1
as in yanking
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion
the car bucked and stalled
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2
as in resisting
to refuse to give in to
bucked the trend to outdo everyone else and just wore the same clothes they had in previous years
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as in handing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
buck each box to the next person in line, and the last person will stack them in the storeroom
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Recent Examples of bucking
Cunningham, who lost a three-person Democratic primary in March after bucking her party on a veto override vote, is now registered as an unaffiliated voter.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
And to make ends meet, many Americans are bucking traditional timelines and holding onto their jobs for longer.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
But Wednesday’s news that the players have pitched wearing alternate road jerseys to the team’s higher-ups is just another example of the Yankees considering bucking tradition for modernity, player preference and, of course, revenue.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Feadship is bucking convention with a new megayacht.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Colorado was among the top states in the nation for Democratic performance in the 2024 election, bucking what was otherwise a red wave that handed control of the White House and Congress to Republicans.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
But some areas, including those struck by war and natural disasters, or those in countries with effective light pollution and energy-saving policies in place, are bucking the trend.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Duchamp’s artworks resisted performing as expected, bucking tradition and function.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
In the case of Absolute Batman, sales continue to rise, bucking normal publishing trends that see a drop or leveling off of sales.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
And to make ends meet, many Americans are bucking traditional timelines and holding onto their jobs for longer.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
But Wednesday’s news that the players have pitched wearing alternate road jerseys to the team’s higher-ups is just another example of the Yankees considering bucking tradition for modernity, player preference and, of course, revenue.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Feadship is bucking convention with a new megayacht.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
Colorado was among the top states in the nation for Democratic performance in the 2024 election, bucking what was otherwise a red wave that handed control of the White House and Congress to Republicans.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
But some areas, including those struck by war and natural disasters, or those in countries with effective light pollution and energy-saving policies in place, are bucking the trend.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Duchamp’s artworks resisted performing as expected, bucking tradition and function.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
In the case of Absolute Batman, sales continue to rise, bucking normal publishing trends that see a drop or leveling off of sales.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucking
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After Correa doubled leading off the first against Tanner Bibee, Alvarez followed by yanking a curveball from the right-hander 422 feet over the wall in right field to give the Astros a 2-0 lead that held up for nine innings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Supporters in labor unions and in the House soon began yanking their endorsements.—
Michelle Cottle,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The man was later booked on suspicion of crimes that included corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant, robbery, resisting arrest, and drug possession after he was found with methamphetamine.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Finally, Teo says Ethereal’s success stems in part from sticking to early-stage startups and resisting the temptation to jump on bandwagons.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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In an interview with Beauty Inc published last September, the reality star spoke about eventually handing the reins to her daughter Stormi Webster, now 8, one day.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Viewers flooded the clip with reactions, and many were especially moved by the woman’s decision to cool the french fry down before handing it over to the dog.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pull the tick out gently, without jerking or ripping.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tony Fauci was not just jerking the country around.—
David Blumenthal,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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The two countries have backed opposing forces in Yemen and are competing economically.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But after the catastrophe that precedes it, the moment feels like passing around a collection plate at a funeral.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Massie objected to passing the extension by unanimous consent, forcing the legislation to a floor vote instead.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Moon in Sagittarius moves through your 9th House of Perspective, pulling you toward bigger plans and bold ideas that feel exciting.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Police tried pulling him over around the area of Beverly and San Vicente boulevards, a major intersection adjacent to the Beverly Center shopping mall and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Another neighbor recalled an elevator lurching between floors.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile the Caliente Range — those mountains just to the west — are lurching the opposite way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucking. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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