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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Cut remaining stems back to about 6 to 12 inches from the ground, making cuts right above healthy buds or emerging shoots.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
The best time to fertilize most fruit trees is in early spring when the plants are just beginning to leaf out and develop buds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
No, seriously—just ask audio expert Eric Zeman, who gave these buds an ultra-rare 5-out-of-5 rating in our review, something PCMag almost never dishes out!
—Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
In a 2021 study, the company demonstrated that its neutralizing antibody can suppress a protein, dubbed USAG-1, which inhibits the growth of tooth buds.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Noun
To deadhead, cut back individual spent blooms to the first five-leaflet leaf to encourage more buds to form.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Cut remaining stems back to about 6 to 12 inches from the ground, making cuts right above healthy buds or emerging shoots.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
The best time to fertilize most fruit trees is in early spring when the plants are just beginning to leaf out and develop buds.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
No, seriously—just ask audio expert Eric Zeman, who gave these buds an ultra-rare 5-out-of-5 rating in our review, something PCMag almost never dishes out!
—Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
In a 2021 study, the company demonstrated that its neutralizing antibody can suppress a protein, dubbed USAG-1, which inhibits the growth of tooth buds.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buds
Noun
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The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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This is typically done in the spring or summer, before the plant blooms.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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The city blooms with bikers, picnickers, runners, and walkers, and cafés push their tables out to the sidewalk.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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“Buds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buds. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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