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Recent Examples of button
John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Some of this is straightforward, like allowing third-party AI tools to be invoked system-wide via hot words or button presses.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2026
While some netminders tend to button up in big situations, Dostál seems increasingly eager to not only play the puck but make plays with it as the stakes elevate.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The 10-button remote is magnetic and can be attached to the top of the purifier.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Some of this is straightforward, like allowing third-party AI tools to be invoked system-wide via hot words or button presses.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
By the time the Yankees’ 2025 season came to an end, Carlos Rodón couldn’t bend his money-making left arm or button a shirt.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2026
While some netminders tend to button up in big situations, Dostál seems increasingly eager to not only play the puck but make plays with it as the stakes elevate.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
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Global success for China’s EV makers could offer Beijing a new lever of soft power – at a time when the country is trying to position itself as an alternative global leader to the US.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Another new revenue lever is this year’s launch of the WNBA’s international sponsor plan that allows teams to add two partners outside of North America, similar to the NBA’s International Team Marketing Program that launched in 2019.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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In a first, California’s police accreditation body is weighing whether to strip two LAPD officers of their license to carry a badge over a controversial shooting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Besides the driver, an amiable man who was happy to explain how the shredder worked, only a few nervous schoolchildren stood around, supervised by a woman with a badge that identified her as an envoy of the library.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Watching Power Ballad, audience sympathies toggle back-and-forth between Rudd’s Rick and his quest for credit and Jonas’ Danny, with his desire for legitimacy.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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McCollum has toggled between guarding Hart and Bridges.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Swap out old knobs and handles for brass ones to add a sophisticated, elegant touch.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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In older homes, Reiner warns that outdated materials like aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring can be fire hazards, too, and may even prevent a home from being insured or financed.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This year, the decor spilled onto bracelets and clasps, creating new preciousness.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Its interior slit pocket fits any phone size up to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and its gold hardware clasp and flap top keep belongings secure while on the go.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Arsenal’s idea is to use this overload to pin Willock and find Eze before Murphy can get out to close him down.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lawrence can simply pin his ears back, get off the ball with a jetpack on and rush without losing momentum.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Save for the dial’s starburst finish, tantalum is the one doing the talking here.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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The piece also features multiple hues of blue across the movement, dial, and strap, creating a bold contrast against the titanium.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Now that Cyr has been accounted for, a rosette will be placed next to his name on the Walls of the Missing.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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None are toxic, but check for hollow single stems, milky sap and a basal rosette before any of it hits your cutting board.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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