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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3
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
Republican members who spoke to The Hill view Roy’s bid as a long shot, given his numerous instances of bucking GOP leadership on the House floor and in public comments.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
While much of the luxury market has faltered in recent years, Hermès is still going strong, bucking the downward trends that other groups have faced.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
There are some countries bucking the trend, however, with a skyrocketing population surge forecast for Africa.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
While some companies are bucking that trend by successfully growing their DEI teams with fully functional departments, metrics and annual reports, their victories represent individual battles against the larger cultural war in America.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Shares of BlackRock , the world’s biggest asset manager, dipped Wednesday, bucking the rally in financials.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Prince William isn’t completely bucking royal tradition by not wearing a wedding band — his grandfather Prince Philip, married to Queen Elizabeth for 73 years before his death in April 2021, didn’t wear a wedding band.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Excited to put their best foot forward, guests show up in their own expressions of beauty for a day of amplifying young voices and bucking against societal standards.
—Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
Nvidia rose more than 1% Thursday, bucking the flat broader market.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
While much of the luxury market has faltered in recent years, Hermès is still going strong, bucking the downward trends that other groups have faced.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
There are some countries bucking the trend, however, with a skyrocketing population surge forecast for Africa.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
While some companies are bucking that trend by successfully growing their DEI teams with fully functional departments, metrics and annual reports, their victories represent individual battles against the larger cultural war in America.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Shares of BlackRock , the world’s biggest asset manager, dipped Wednesday, bucking the rally in financials.
—Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Prince William isn’t completely bucking royal tradition by not wearing a wedding band — his grandfather Prince Philip, married to Queen Elizabeth for 73 years before his death in April 2021, didn’t wear a wedding band.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Excited to put their best foot forward, guests show up in their own expressions of beauty for a day of amplifying young voices and bucking against societal standards.
—Essence, 10 Oct. 2024
Nvidia rose more than 1% Thursday, bucking the flat broader market.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucking
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He was arrested again in 2016, during his four-year probation term, for shoplifting from a local Walmart and resisting security and was sent back to prison.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The result of a complex physical and chemical treatment process, the finish gets its name for its ceramic-like feel and matte finish while resisting scratches and scuffs.—
Brian Westover,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
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Having been stung by handing O’Neil and his backroom staff long-term deals, only to sack them a few months later, Wolves will be reluctant to commit massive funds to extending Pereira’s deal on the back of just a few months’ work.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Monday’s three-hour finale opens with Grant still in the Dominican Republic after handing roses to Litia and Juliana last week and sending Zoe packing.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
24 Mar. 2025
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These kinds of stuck weather patterns that have intense interaction of opposing forces right next to each other are becoming more common in a changing climate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Hochman's office also filed a motion opposing the petition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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It has been referred to a House committee after passing the Senate.—
Brooke Conrad,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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Critically, Villa’s left-back must show composure in possession during their build-up, where he is expected to stay deep, receive under pressure and provide a passing option, as shown here against Arsenal in January.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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An executive order, delivered Friday, cites national security concerns for pulling the deal.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Goldy still has one of those markers - excessive pulling - sitting unused in front of him.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Bucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucking. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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