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Recent Examples of push button
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.
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Technology: Has a smart key system, push button start, plus a JBL premium audio and Wi-Fi connectivity on a 4G network.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 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
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 22 Jan. 2026
Technology: Has a smart key system, push button start, plus a JBL premium audio and Wi-Fi connectivity on a 4G network.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 18 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for push button
Noun
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The pintuck detailing and delicate white trim at the waist add a fashion-forward touch, and so does the side button closure.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Each time the button was pressed, a different call would sound.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Noun
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This hack has been quietly circulating among frequent flyers for years, but many casual flyers don't know that many economy-class aisle or middle-seat armrests feature a lever or button near the hinge; slide your finger underneath and press or pull to release the lock.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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But midlife habits remained the strongest lever any individual can actually pull.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Home and office items such as laptops, desktops, servers, network switches, printers, modems and cell phones, can be dropped off for repurposing by M&M Technologies, which is tasked with securely erasing data, destroying hard drives and recycling electronics.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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China and Iran will likely lobby to keep an off switch in the hands of states; countries that value open communications may work to counter those efforts.—
Holly Dagres,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Noun
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After the victim parked near her home, the thieves displayed handguns and demanded money and her keys.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The key, in my opinion, is that OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges have to win their matchups.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Adding electrifying, productive winger Nikolaj Ehlers and rangy, do-everything defenseman K’Andre Miller helped Carolina turn that dial to the right.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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To give the watch an Americana feel, Zenith dialed in on, well, the dial, outfitting it with a smooth white lacquer and blue subdials.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Paint the walls, opt for an interesting wallpaper pattern, replace the toilet and vanity, swap out tacky old hardware for stylish knobs and pulls, and install new light fixtures.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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This is, after all, exactly what neural network machine learning is designed to do—find the best fit for a dauntingly large number of knobs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
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“Push button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/push%20button. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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