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Recent Examples of buster
Military doesn’t specify Iran’s nuclear sites as targets As with the attack that dropped massive bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear facilities last year, Caine said the military used B-2 stealth bombers in the new operation with a 37-hour round trip.
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Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 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
That was kind of a morale-buster for our team.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
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Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 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
That was kind of a morale-buster for our team.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buster
Noun
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What will that mean for a couple of buddies whose relationship might be more complex than either of them is ready to admit?—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Well, buddy, take a seat and settle in for some A+ virtue-signaling!—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Use a mister or spray bottle to keep the soil moist but not wet.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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Refresh dry moss with a mister or sprayer.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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This underwear’s got people’s names in it, sir.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Buster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buster. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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