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Recent Examples of buster
Waddle rolls into Dove Valley with a history of being a zone-buster.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Caine said that, as with the operation that dropped massive bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear facilities last year, Epic Fury also utilized B-2 stealth bombers, which the chairman said made a 37-hour round trip.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
However, for most Americans, paying even $150 a month for a single medication remains a budget buster.
—David B. Sarwer, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
While not quite the brain buster the early entries were, Dread leaned into its roots as an explorable puzzle in ways that could leave newer players scratching their heads, and its combat was tough as nails.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Caine said that, as with the operation that dropped massive bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear facilities last year, Epic Fury also utilized B-2 stealth bombers, which the chairman said made a 37-hour round trip.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
However, for most Americans, paying even $150 a month for a single medication remains a budget buster.
—David B. Sarwer, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
While not quite the brain buster the early entries were, Dread leaned into its roots as an explorable puzzle in ways that could leave newer players scratching their heads, and its combat was tough as nails.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buster
Noun
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Much more fun to natter away with your travel buddy.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The film starts as a buddy comedy, with Niki helping out his elderly mentor, Harry, played by Dustin Hoffman, on tuning gigs.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Shark changed that earlier this year with the introduction of the ChillPill, a first-of-its-kind fan that also includes a mister and cryo-inspired cooling plate.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 May 2026
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Use a shallow drip fountain or mister to provide water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Carry on down your new paths with your head held high sir.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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Pip pip, cheerio, and a merry good day to you, sirs and madams.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Buster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buster. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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