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, 3 Nov. 2025
However, once buds start to form, begin watering regularly to support healthy growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Light-green grass with tiny buds sprouting in between the stalks.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
Protect newly forming buds by waiting until spring to prune this shrub, after its eye-catching display is done for the season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
However, once buds start to form, begin watering regularly to support healthy growth.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Light-green grass with tiny buds sprouting in between the stalks.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buds
Noun
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In 2020, health issues and a death left Harrison's mother unable to care for the kids, Kyla Rose and Emery.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Halls have three children ranging in age from 7 to 15.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The funding changes affect the 42 million Americans who receive SNAP benefits, including low-income families, children and seniors.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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So, Ava really blooms in the back half, her agency and role in all things related to her dad gets messier and more dangerous.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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And despite the common misconception, goldenrod is not a source of seasonal allergies (ragweed, which blooms at the same time, is the real culprit).—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Buds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buds. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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