as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
that sitcom star is still a bud, so all he needs right now are looks and personality
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Recent Examples of bud
Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Flower buds that form too early should be protected against cold.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
The repeal of clean energy tax credits also stands to hinder Kentucky's budding electric vehicle industry.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Why weren’t these unsavory tactics nipped in the bud?
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Flower buds that form too early should be protected against cold.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
At 11, the budding chef launched a pop-up supper club from his family’s home, in Los Angeles.
—Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
The repeal of clean energy tax credits also stands to hinder Kentucky's budding electric vehicle industry.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bud
Noun
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The kids couldn’t receive direct messages from non-followers and algorithms would be adjusted so they couldn’t be targeted by specific advertisements.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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School nutrition staff and vendors use the event to test new recipes and get feedback from the very kids who will be eating them.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Boxwood, holly, ferns, and other greenery are combined with climbing vines such as roses, camellias, and jasmine to add height and subtle color, while flowering shrubs and dependable perennials like lavender and hydrangea add romance.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Try planting succulents, flowering vines, ornamental grasses, fruits, and vegetables.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For families As mentioned, while the main property is 13 years and older, Auric House is suitable for children of all ages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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So far, its children’s hospital hasn’t admitted any measles patients, doctors said.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What started in 2017 as a pilot program has blossomed into a robust schedule that includes musicals, plays and magic shows.—
Alyssa Ramos,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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This was the refreshing TV show that breathed new life into the Superman franchise and is still fondly remembered by an entire generation that grew up watching the Man of Steel and Lois Lane's blossoming love relationship in Metropolis.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The cub’s selfish decisions lead to the tree laying itself across a chasm to save its surrogate child.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Andrea showed videos on her phone of their huge boys, born just eighteen months apart, lion cubs who played high school soccer.—
Allegra Goodman,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The roomy square toe and chunky geometric heel are on-trend and create a flattering silhouette, as does the shape of the faux-leather boot shaft, which blooms out slightly at the top to allow for full freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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It’s turned rainy and cooler in the past couple of days, but the creosote bushes are blooming yellow.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What can residents do to help leaf, trash collectors?—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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On properties where no house was left, roses sprang to life and trees that had been charred started leafing again.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Bud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bud. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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