as in kids
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 buds
Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Make Cuts Above a Leaf Node The bumps on the stem are where new buds, leaves, and stems originate.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Some set buds for the following year.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Where camellia bud drop is concerned, Nuccio says this can result either from lack of water or moisture resting on the buds, which can be especially problematic on the coast.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Faded flowers often wilt, dry up, and drop without any effort on your part, but consistent deadheading directs energy into developing new buds and flowers.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Vary the colors, tuck in a few buds, or layer greenery for more texture.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
These buds grow new shoots and roots.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
Next year's flowers will grow in any buds that are still viable, so don't be too hasty in cutting them back.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Make Cuts Above a Leaf Node The bumps on the stem are where new buds, leaves, and stems originate.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Some set buds for the following year.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Where camellia bud drop is concerned, Nuccio says this can result either from lack of water or moisture resting on the buds, which can be especially problematic on the coast.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Faded flowers often wilt, dry up, and drop without any effort on your part, but consistent deadheading directs energy into developing new buds and flowers.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
Vary the colors, tuck in a few buds, or layer greenery for more texture.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
These buds grow new shoots and roots.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buds
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Admission is $5; free for kids 15 and younger (cash only); free for active-duty military with ID.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser Older kids and tweens often start breaking out with acne around this age, so be aware that exfoliators, acids, or retinol can potentially cause skin irritation.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Social media companies have removed access to millions of accounts belonging to children in Australia in the first month since the country’s historic ban took effect, requiring platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok to identify and deactivate users under the age 16.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Brady and Bündchen, 45, share two children, Benjamin, 16 and Vivian, 13.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Romance blooms through healing conversations, forgiveness or quiet revelations in solitude, or with friends.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
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The plant blooms vigorously from spring through summer—no deadheading required—and holds up well through heat and drought.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Buds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buds. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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