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Recent Examples of button
John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Some of this is straightforward, like allowing third-party AI tools to be invoked system-wide via hot words or button presses.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2026
While some netminders tend to button up in big situations, Dostál seems increasingly eager to not only play the puck but make plays with it as the stakes elevate.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The 10-button remote is magnetic and can be attached to the top of the purifier.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Some of this is straightforward, like allowing third-party AI tools to be invoked system-wide via hot words or button presses.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
By the time the Yankees’ 2025 season came to an end, Carlos Rodón couldn’t bend his money-making left arm or button a shirt.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2026
While some netminders tend to button up in big situations, Dostál seems increasingly eager to not only play the puck but make plays with it as the stakes elevate.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
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But the only policy lever available to the state, and one whose impact won’t be felt until late May, is to temporarily relax the Low Carbon Fuel Standard to allow a broader range of gasoline to be used.—
James Rector,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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His expertise will support Puma’s goal of using creative direction as a strategic lever in becoming a top-3 global sports brand.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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So journalists, wear the badge with pride.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Millwall was blindsided by the educational pamphlet that featured the southeast London club’s badge edited onto an illustration of a Ku Klux Klan robe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Watching Power Ballad, audience sympathies toggle back-and-forth between Rudd’s Rick and his quest for credit and Jonas’ Danny, with his desire for legitimacy.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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McCollum has toggled between guarding Hart and Bridges.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Swap out old knobs and handles for brass ones to add a sophisticated, elegant touch.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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In older homes, Reiner warns that outdated materials like aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring can be fire hazards, too, and may even prevent a home from being insured or financed.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its interior slit pocket fits any phone size up to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and its gold hardware clasp and flap top keep belongings secure while on the go.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sony's case has a pleasing magnetic clasp instead of a zipper; the Bose case is smaller and more compact, matching the headphones' tighter, closed dimensions.—
Christian de Looper,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Arsenal’s idea is to use this overload to pin Willock and find Eze before Murphy can get out to close him down.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lawrence can simply pin his ears back, get off the ball with a jetpack on and rush without losing momentum.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The station’s booming 50,000-watt signal at 770 on the AM dial reached 40 states.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Of that subset, my choice is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 28 with the green lacquer dial.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Already McCue has observed an agave, a rosette shape succulent, folding and unfolding its leaves over the course of days.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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To indicate he has been accounted for, a rosette will be placed next to his name.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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