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noun

plural of button
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as in knobs

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as in clasps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of button
as in toggles

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Recent Examples of buttons
Noun
The volume buttons are near the top, and the AI button is right next to them. — ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026 These buttons require the press of a button to start cooking or heating something quickly. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026 Long-pressing these buttons will keep the tonearm moving beyond the presets – stopping a little after button release to lower the stylus. — New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026 The remote, which has specific buttons to notify staff if the patient is in pain or needs to use the bathroom, is similar to a cellphone and will give patients the ability to press a button to speak with a nurse before the nurse ever gets to the room. — Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 Control buttons on the stand include the on-screen display joystick, the webcam kill switch, and the power button on the right edge, plus the monitor mode switch button on the left edge. — PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025 Though pricey, it’s made with premium materials, like corozo buttons, which are biodegradable, plastic-free button alternatives that resemble ivory. — Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttons
  1. knobs
  2. clasps
  3. toggles
  4. dials
  5. badges
  6. clips
  7. keys
  8. colors
Noun
  • Original moldings, door knobs, and wood paneling have been preserved, but spaces have been shaped for contemporary use including made disabled-accessible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Then, gently pull or twist the knobs (depending on your appliance) to remove them.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of knobs
Noun
  • Additional features such as clasps and compartments can add to the weight.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Conventional versions can contain elastic bands, clasps, clips, foam and multiple synthetic textiles, complicating recycling and other end-of-life options.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of clasps
Verb
  • Two beautiful, very readable new books about astrophysics cover this sensation of wonder, which toggles between identity and infinity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • There's a red-orange switch underneath the volume and power buttons that toggles Game Mode on.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of toggles
Noun
  • The auxiliary dials are connected to the main dial from the back, a process the company said takes several weeks.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Definition of dials
Noun
  • If employees have company ID badges, the information should be on a card that can be kept with their badge.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of badges
Verb
  • All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Definition of clips
Noun
  • The front pockets are the perfect size for your phone, sunglasses, or keys and keep the minimalist design from looking too plain.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • With phones, keys, multi-tools, flashlights, water bottles and charging cables, the modern trouser and jacket pocket has a tough job coping.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of keys
Noun
  • In addition to this trendy cherry red, there are more colors to peruse including classic black, soft pale blue, approachable gray, and more.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Although these are all colors associated with different lightsabers, that choice was unintentional, Scanlon says.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of colors

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“Buttons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttons. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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