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Recent Examples of button
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Many assume the button saves the conversation privately.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 June 2025
The top portion can be buttoned up all the way to the collar or opened up for a more casual look.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Line up the frame over the images and press the scan button.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Many assume the button saves the conversation privately.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
Stiller wore a black blazer buttoned up over a black shirt with black slacks, while Ella rocked a black jacket, a black tube top and black pants.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 June 2025
The top portion can be buttoned up all the way to the collar or opened up for a more casual look.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
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However, Paul believes there are other levers the administration can pull rather than going after trade in the name of a political ally.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
10 July 2025
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The lack of housing emerged as a lever for Lee, who has sought to challenge federal control of public lands since he was first elected to the Senate in 2010.—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The result, revealed a year later, was the CTS-V — the first car to wear the new V-Series badge that GM had chosen as a statement of intent representing its plans to tackle BMW’s M division, Audi’s S / RS lineup and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG models.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Payne is one of the most dynamic running backs in the game with 94 speed and the gold shifty badge, arguably the most impactful ability on the game that allows Payne to move and cut through holes with ease.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Generally, fighting cancer is about delivering a relentless attack on the spreading disease, but a new approach explores the possible benefits of toggling therapy off and on like a light switch, allowing oncologists to more precisely control drug action and potential side effects.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Users could toggle between the two programs with the flick of a switch.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The handle has a gentle curve and an extra knob towards the brush head to give you better leverage when cleaning.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Perhaps a new knob here, a new guard there, but nothing revolutionary.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Along with the tritium vials, other optional extras include a titanium clasp for hanging the Ti-Scout on a belt or bag, plus a leather carrying case.—
Ben Coxworth
July 13,
New Atlas,
13 July 2025
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Take, for instance, Gabriela Hearst’s version, which boasted a sleek black leather trim and shiny gold clasp.—
Kelsey Stewart,
refinery29.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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As patron, Kate also wore a Wimbledon purple and green bow pinned to the left side of her top.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Footage from the clashes also showed federal agents pinning someone to the ground.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The other wrist was adorned with an Audemars Piguet, its dial dotted with diamonds.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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No more messing around with dials or having to adjust sound levels, for example.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Weeds don’t stand a chance beneath the dense rosettes of velvety silver-gray foliage characteristic of lamb’s ear.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Meanwhile, mono-material decorations, like the floral rosettes used throughout Aknvas’ S/S ’25 denim collection, align with the circular economy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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