budded

Definition of buddednext
past tense of bud

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for budded
Verb
  • Then there’s the holdover supporting roles, who have either deepened psychologically or blossomed entertainingly — or both.
    Bob Strauss, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
  • For the dancer, that requires a deep understanding of Balanchine style, something she’s blossomed in at MCB, with each step acutely responsive to the music and the beauty every individual brings, honoring that legacy.
    Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Their work partnership soon bloomed into an illicit romance.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Many of his works centered on those who died as the AIDS crisis bloomed across the city, stealing friends, acquaintances, and fellow artists.
    News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Transplant amaryllis that flowered during the winter to the garden or grow in containers.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
  • This will happen about six weeks after the tulips have flowered.
    Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Budded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budded. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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