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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push buttons
Noun
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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,
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
Noun
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The lattice work details on the side give it vintage detail, and the classic scalloped knobs add even more nostalgia.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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Gas ovens pose a dangerous carbon monoxide risk that can lead to poisoning or death, while electric ovens can be a fire hazard, melting knobs or igniting nearby flammable items.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The president and first lady — who met in college and shared two children, Mary and Russell — were uneasy about the light switches, refusing to touch them and leaving the task up to White House staff.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Acclaim Communications — a maker of computer switches — was bought by Level One Communications in 1998 for about $120 million.—
Bernadette Toh,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her dreams of late had all been like this, trying to pack without a bag or leave the house without her keys, trying to read without her contacts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Empty Pockets And Secure Hardware Every Time Small metal items left in pockets—coins, hairpins, keys—can slip into tight spaces and damage internal components or the drain system.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Push buttons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20buttons. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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