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Recent Examples of button
PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
The right button turns on noise cancellation and the left is for hear-through.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Motor development referred to fine motor skills, which involve the use of small muscles for actions such as writing or buttoning, and gross motor skills.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Two customizable red buttons are positioned on the left edge, while a volume rocker and the combined power button/fingerprint sensor are located on the right.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
The right button turns on noise cancellation and the left is for hear-through.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
Verb
All Adames wanted to witness was the moment that Devers buttoned up his new jersey.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Motor development referred to fine motor skills, which involve the use of small muscles for actions such as writing or buttoning, and gross motor skills.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
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Research like a recent Deloitte study indicates a trend in leaders viewing organizational design and the reinvention of leadership roles as strategic levers for improved performance, underscoring the role of structure in navigating complexity and driving outcomes.—
Sheila Rohra,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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That means using every lever of city power to protect the public good.—
Harvey Epstein,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Indiana State Fair has earned a top-10 badge among other top contenders like the Minnesota State Fair, the State Fair of Texas, the Iowa State Fair, and more.—
Samanta Habashy,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 2009, Ford followed up the Blackwood and Mark LT with the F-150 Platinum, boasting the luxury features expected of a body-on-frame Lincoln but paired with a badge better associated with truck-dom.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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All that sentimentality aside, Purdy toggled back Friday to discuss quarterbacking a team in transition.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Please check back again soon for the recorded video. LIVE VIDEO TO BEGIN AFTER AD Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% Use up and down arrows to change volume, and spacebar or enter to toggle mute.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Try removing the knob and spray some electrical contact cleaner down the shaft of the knob.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
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Tactile switches, knobs, and handles also help connect Scout drivers with their vehicle.—
Dennis Lewon,
Outside Online,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The gold logos also match the gold clasps and zipper that holds everything securely inside for any occasion.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some may simply slip on while others have buttons or clasps.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Just as Ripley was going to pin Naomi, Sly broke up the attempt.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Naomi was able to pin Ripley with a sneak roll-up to cap off an incredible triple threat match that continued an undeniable hot streak of stellar women’s title matches.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Today’s sales reps go straw by straw, dial by dial, hoping to find a needle.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Cyrus blends the exquisite craftsmanship of a legacy house with the joie de vivre of an upstart, which is reflected in the exuberant shades of the strap and dial details.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Among these, woodland sage and its hybrids make ideal selections for the border, with their dense basal rosettes and stunning floral display.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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The broad leaves are thick and fleshy, growing as attractive rosettes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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