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Recent Examples of button
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
This dispenser has a simple button on the handle that can either spray or pour oil as a two-in-one for different recipes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 5 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
But that’s not as dependable as a dedicated Touch ID button.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
This dispenser has a simple button on the handle that can either spray or pour oil as a two-in-one for different recipes.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Most of their recruits were already buttoned up in December.
—American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 5 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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Scrubs star Zach Braff just gripped his hand tightly around the Streisand-effect lever and heaved it down hard.—
Megh Wright,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Use the winding lever to advance the film to make sure it's latched on properly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the mechanics of the fraud stay largely the same regardless of which badge is being impersonated.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Only one thing visually turns me off—the XRT PRO badge on the back.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The company says toggling the preference increases the likelihood of being matched with a woman driver, though matches are not guaranteed.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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That's an option some esports gamers may appreciate toggling on, under some circumstances.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the regulars is sloshed and keeps turning the knob, switching radio stations every which way.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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On the inside, dials, switches, the steering wheel, handbrake and gear knob are also inspired by the HWM-Alta.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His hands clasp under the chin—not folded neatly, not resting with any kind of coached ease, but pulled up and locked together, knuckle against knuckle, like two claws somewhere between prayer and just not knowing what else to do with them.—
Christopher Anderson,
Vanity Fair,
27 Feb. 2026
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The waterproof nylon exterior includes slash-resistant lining and straps, locking clasps to secure valuables, and RFID-blocking technology to help ward off pickpockets.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, Milton worked to pin the puck in the corner of the rink, which prevented the Dragons from scoring again.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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This isn’t to pin the club’s struggles on Garland, who was probably Vancouver’s most consistent forward of the post-Bo Horvat era and one of its most reliable five-on-five play drivers.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The watch dial incorporates a date window, offering convenient access to the current date.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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This feature replaces the two-part button ignition/dial on older Jetboils and delivers faster, simpler lighting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sprinkle Mosquito Bits granules into the water that collects in the center of the leafy rosette to prevent Aedes mosquitoes from breeding there.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Lady in Silver Dress, whose dainty rosette touches and sheer organza layer will add whimsy to all your dinner parties from hereon out.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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