budded

past tense of bud

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for budded
Verb
  • Where to eat Vaudin says that the island’s food scene, once dominated by tourist traps, has slowly blossomed.
    Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
  • As their characters' on-screen connection blossomed, Rodrigo and Bassett spent time working on music together for the show.
    McKinley Franklin, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Mourinho moments bled over from Sky Sports to Sky News as the reality TV era bloomed in the 2000s.
    Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026
  • Roses bloomed in creamy peaches and pinks, rattled, in their buds, by an unusual wind.
    Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Here's what the experts say happens, and what to do if your plant has already flowered.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
  • Trim after the plant has flowered to avoid removing the next season’s blooms.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
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“Budded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budded. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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