push button

noun

Definition of push buttonnext
as in button

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Recent Examples of push button To improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians, signal heads and push buttons were also upgraded. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 Feb. 2026 The toys include either a red or blue ball surrounded by an off-white disc shape, which also features soft push buttons and three free-spinning rings. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026 The lid is designed with a push button, which also doubles as a handle, to provide the best seal. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025 Our audio expert, Tim Gideon, found that the on-ear push button controls were simple to use and appreciated the option to customize long presses from ANC-transparency mode toggling (the default setting) to summoning voice assistants or volume control. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for push button
Recent Examples of Synonyms for push button
  1. button
  2. lever
  3. switch
  4. key
  5. dial
  6. knob
Noun
  • This puts a nice button on Gabe preferring to get Star Baker over a handshake.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Another button press changes that to Ready, which arms the throttle.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of button
Noun
  • The state censorship, which many domestic fans of LaLiga or the NBA might find off-putting, is a government lever that keeps athletes and executives rushing to perform damage control.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For example, once a rat has been trained to push a lever to get a treat, its dopamine levels will rise at the sight of the lever before the treat is even available.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of lever
Noun
  • Smaller switches need precise fabrication, powerful processors need fast data access, and compact power systems need suitable materials.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Kitchen priorities, hit sink handles, countertops, drawer and refrigerator handles, switches, trash can lids and appliances.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of switch
Noun
  • But the key for the program to reach the second weekend of the tournament might be Texas Tech transfer center Luke Bamgboye.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
  • What was the key for you about going beyond the joke or the story in that particular part of your special?
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of key
Noun
  • The station pledged to take its original programming to its new spot on the radio dial.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The watch is home to a dark gray gradient opaline in the dial’s center, surrounded by a light-gray sunburst gradient on the chapter ring.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of dial
Noun
  • Scrub the toilet, sink, tub, and shower, and don’t forget the less obvious spots guests may notice, like the toilet paper holder, door knobs, and medicine cabinet.
    — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Still, simple temperature knobs would remain a superior solution for distraction-free operation while driving.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of knob

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“Push button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20button. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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