buttoned

Definition of buttonednext
past tense of button

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttoned
Verb
  • While other contestants achieved varying results by playing it straight, Rhod Gilbert tied up Horne instead, leaving Horne unable to untie the flimsy rope that Gilbert fastened around his own wrists.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
  • When fastened, the zippers are locked in place, and pickpockets would have to fidget for a moment to get the gadget undone, giving you time to react.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • After splashdown, a separate Armstrong Flight Research Center team will collect a fortified sensor affixed to the exterior of the capsule that is designed to study the heat shield up close.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, it’s easily affixed to baby’s neckline using the adjustable buttonhole closures.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The oversized coat featured a single button along the collar, which Zendaya wore clasped over her cotton-poplin skirt, creating a voluminous silhouette with an airy effect.
    Staff Author, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • As Keyla ran around the stage in a black dress adorned with crosses, Richie and Palmer clasped their hands in excitement.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Ohtani is tied with Len Koenecke (1934) and Zack Wheat (1919-1920) for the fifth-longest on-base streak in Dodger franchise history.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Inflation ran hot in March as a result of higher energy costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.
    Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • All cables are neatly cinched into a single wrap in front of the handlebar and routed neatly through the center tube.
    Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
  • If there’s a chill in the air, keep a light cardigan cinched around your shoulders or waist.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Needing a stop, Aaron Gordon clamped De’Aaron Fox to force an air-ball at the shot clock buzzer.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, a locking feature keeps the plates clamped shut for easier, safer storage in your bag.
    Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • May watched, jaw clenched, arms crossed, eyes glassy.
    Justin Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Among many Niger Deltans, there’s a mixture of ignorance, nonchalance, and clenched resignation around the industry’s environmental dangers, which take a back seat as folks get on with the business of everyday survival.
    Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And if the elements are glued on, the dryer is likely to cause the glue to melt.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Buttoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttoned. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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