buds 1 of 2

plural of bud

buds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bud

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of buds
Noun
Originally debuted in 2021, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Lucky Spring collection features a bevy of seasonal motifs from ladybugs to Lily of the Valley buds, delicate foliage and butterflies. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 The company also boasts about their IPX4 water-resistance rating—which isn’t the best on the market, but definitely expected for ANC-heavy wireless buds. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026 For instance, in a recent firmware update, my AirPods buds updated in 20 minutes while the charging case took an extra 15 minutes on top. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The antibody targets a protein called USAG-1, which normally suppresses the growth of latent tooth buds humans carry beneath their existing teeth. Allison Palmer july 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 How the Tooth Loss Drug Works Almost no one knows this, but every human carries a dormant third set of tooth buds. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buds
Noun
  • On their soft opening night, Willey thought the kids had more fun at the bays playing games than the adults did.
    Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • For newer cargo-bike riders, this means less to think about in stop-start traffic, when kids, cars, and cargo are already demanding your attention.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In the image, two young children hold blocks with star patterns over their eyes, anonymizing them.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Dorsainvil said her daughter and son-in-law, both educators, had to move to Homestead – more than an hour’s drive – to be able to afford a home for them and their two children.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The first season is set in Texas from 1993 to 1995 and follows a socially awkward teen girl (Chiara Aurelia) who suddenly blossoms and rises in the social ranks after a popular classmate (Olivia Holt) disappears.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Harvest oregano before the plant blooms to experience this herb’s best flavor.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
  • This is typically done in the spring or summer, before the plant blooms.
    Heather Bien, The Spruce, 15 June 2026

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“Buds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buds. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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