as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
that sitcom star is still a bud, so all he needs right now are looks and personality
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Recent Examples of bud
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Simply trim back branches to a healthy bud.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The two sides have since been embroiled in a public war of words, in addition to their legal battle and budding business rivalry.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Presence of Pests Look closely at the entire plant, including stems, leaves, buds, and blooms.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Simply trim back branches to a healthy bud.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
The sap run from the maple trees has started to dwindle as the branches begin to bud out.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The two sides have since been embroiled in a public war of words, in addition to their legal battle and budding business rivalry.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bud
Noun
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Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The kid from Istanbul’s streets was not an aberration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Grown for its striking foliage, purple spiderwort provides a stunning accent to flowering annuals in mixed containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Overcrowding can inhibit or delay flowering.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Money raised will support the care of children and adults with profound developmental disabilities who receive residential and education care at the nonprofit center, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As a run defender, his play recognition and full-extension physicality blossomed as a senior.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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From former enemies, friendships can blossom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For now, the two cubs are still adjusting — one boldly, one cautiously — to the world outside their den.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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That partnership resulted in 25 years of research collaboration and successful breeding, including seven cubs born to the zoo's longtime panda pair, Lun Lun and Yang Yang.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Verbena is a butterfly favorite, blooming in a range of colors including cool blues and purples, sunny yellow, and rose to red hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The flowers are finally blooming.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the site, trees are leafing as workers add finishing touches.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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But other begonia varieties have foliage that can hold its own in the garden when the plants aren't flowering, too, like the Polka Dot begonia (Begonia maculata) and the orange-leafed 'Autumn Crinkle' begonia, a rhizomatous hybrid.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Bud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bud. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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