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
Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Prune off spent flowers to encourage new buds.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
Sunny Delight Tucked in a ceramic vessel the size of a julep cup, yellow and white buds play off the powder room wallpaper.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
In the Public Garden, buds were blooming on trees and people took in the sunshine.
—Matt Stone, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Gardeners who grow roses should be especially vigilant during periods of new growth, when the soft stems and buds are most vulnerable to feeding.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The buds improve on the previous model with much better noise cancellation and upgraded woofers for better sound.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 8 Apr. 2026
Daffodils, crocus and forsythia are blooming, and there are buds on many trees.
—Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
These buds are powerful enough to block out the roar of a plane engine with active noise cancellation that actually adjusts itself based on the seal in your ear.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Virginia bluebell buds are also unfolding into pink dangling flowers.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Prune off spent flowers to encourage new buds.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
Sunny Delight Tucked in a ceramic vessel the size of a julep cup, yellow and white buds play off the powder room wallpaper.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
In the Public Garden, buds were blooming on trees and people took in the sunshine.
—Matt Stone, Boston Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Gardeners who grow roses should be especially vigilant during periods of new growth, when the soft stems and buds are most vulnerable to feeding.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The buds improve on the previous model with much better noise cancellation and upgraded woofers for better sound.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 8 Apr. 2026
Daffodils, crocus and forsythia are blooming, and there are buds on many trees.
—Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
These buds are powerful enough to block out the roar of a plane engine with active noise cancellation that actually adjusts itself based on the seal in your ear.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buds
Noun
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If kids are in your world, plan a game that includes them.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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All kids are really good kids, but these are good kids.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fusco noted that even though the cuts are for non-teaching staff, children—especially the most vulnerable—will be affected.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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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Creeping Charlie also blooms in late winter or early spring, which is before many people get into the garden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 10th hole is Camelia, another one that typically blooms well before the Masters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Buds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buds. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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