budded

Definition of buddednext
past tense of bud

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for budded
Verb
  • The safety blossomed during his six seasons with the Steelers, racking up five Pro Bowls and three All-Pros.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • But somewhere in the past few years, that definition has evolved, and the importance of third spaces has blossomed.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Tiny peaches will emerge after the blossoms have bloomed, and additional deadheading is necessary.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Raines spoke to the Lutzenkirchen family the day of the tragedy and began a friendship that has now bloomed into an effort to continue these safe driving summits.
    Doug Turnbull for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • According to the National Park Service, many of their sprouts have not even flowered yet, so the fleeting beauty is just beginning.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026
  • One of the most common questions among orchid owners is what to do after the plant has flowered.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Budded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budded. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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