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
  • The button is just above the speaker icon and looks like several small arrows pointing in different directions.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • The collared V-neck and button front are flattering, while the short sleeves are cut generously through the upper arm with an elastic high waist that defines without being uncomfortable.
    — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Definition of button
Noun
  • Its current obligations are locked, the tax base is shrinking every year and the courts have eliminated a major lever that could quickly help close the gap.
    — Gregory Kearney, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • But there is a meaningful difference between primary care being valuable and primary care being the sole lever that moves population health.
    — Christopher P. Childers, STAT, 10 July 2026
Definition of lever
Noun
  • The Times, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Each layer was assigned to a separate computing unit, while the optical switch connected the processors into a pipeline.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of switch
Noun
  • The surprisingly spacious material easily stores your essentials, including your phone, keys, wallet, sunglasses, and more.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
  • Wheeler opened up the extra period with a 3-pointer from the top of the key and Morales (10 points) sank a triple from the right corner shortly after.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Definition of key
Noun
  • This discovery provides battery architects with a precise dial for performance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • The user turns the rotary wheel like a dial and the screen moves fluidly with uninterrupted real-time control over pace and direction.
    — Shirl Leigh July 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026
Definition of dial
Noun
  • Featuring a classic gold-tone knob and black handle, Le Creuset’s elevated tea kettle is now under $75 in the retiring olive color.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
  • In another edge over many EVs, analog switches manage some key controls, including a volume knob.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Definition of knob

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