butts in

present tense third-person singular of butt in

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of butts in Plus, doing it on a Tuesday would be a great way to get more butts in seats on a night when attendance typically isn’t as strong. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025 Passing a franchise icon like Darryl Strawberry might embolden even a lesser player, but Alonso has earned the right to be candid, having helped the Mets put butts in the seats since his rookie season in 2019. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for butts in
Verb
  • This Ministry frequently interferes in employers’ decisions, instigates acts of discrimination by authorities and organizations, brings weight to bear on the organs of justice and even orchestrates propaganda campaigns in the media.
    Jonny Diamond, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Bárbara, who can see the guests a few feet away, maintains a neutral expression on her face as Solène demands to be spoken to nicely, at which point Jess interferes and tells them to save it for later.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The neck of his daughter's guitar pokes out above chunks of concrete.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Who else pokes holes in this claim?
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Butts in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butts%20in. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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