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
Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Other reasons plants may fail to bloom include deer browsing and late spring freezes that also damage these buds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Planting bare root plants is done in the early spring before buds open or late fall after the plant goes dormant but before the ground freezes.
—Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
But these days, a typical runner sports an Apple Watch, Oura Ring and ear buds.
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
The dynamic duo have been best buds for decades.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Flower buds that form too early should be protected against cold.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
The buds of hibiscus form at the end of each stem, and the more stems, the more flower buds.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Remove any buds and twigs that will be underwater.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
When there are enough warm days in spring, those buds pop open, signaling the start of the growing season.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Other reasons plants may fail to bloom include deer browsing and late spring freezes that also damage these buds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Planting bare root plants is done in the early spring before buds open or late fall after the plant goes dormant but before the ground freezes.
—Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
But these days, a typical runner sports an Apple Watch, Oura Ring and ear buds.
—Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2026
The dynamic duo have been best buds for decades.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Flower buds that form too early should be protected against cold.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
The buds of hibiscus form at the end of each stem, and the more stems, the more flower buds.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Remove any buds and twigs that will be underwater.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buds
Noun
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There will be a live piano performance, woodblock printmaking, paper mâché egg coloring, kids’ painting project and a community Sofreh Haftseen project.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Under-fives eat free at the hotel's restaurants, while kids 6–12 get half-off meals, and dedicated kids' menus are available at Kiln & Tonic and Driftwood (the chefs at Sushi Migiwa and Teppanyaki Totsuji will create one upon request).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Relatives can give up to $5,000 per year to the accounts, and companies can give their employees and employees' children $2,500.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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In Pakistan’s northwestern Bajaur district, a mortar shell fired by the Afghan Taliban landed on a house, injuring five people, including two children and a woman, according to police officer, Fazal Akbar.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 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
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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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The roomy square toe and chunky geometric heel are on-trend and create a flattering silhouette, as does the shape of the faux-leather boot shaft, which blooms out slightly at the top to allow for full freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Black-eyed Susan blooms at the end of hot, humid summers when other plants are wilting.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Buds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buds. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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