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Recent Examples of buster
The big picture: Tensions between the U.S. and its northern neighbors have peaked under the Trump administration, with the president and others — including his billionaire budget buster — mocking the U.S. ally and questioning its sovereignty.
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Clean Up Messes Grab the dust buster and a good all-purpose cleaner and go to town on those crumbs and spills.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Evicted by bull riders, bronc busters, steer wrestlers and barrel racers, the Spurs departed the next morning for the first phase of their rodeo trek.
—Mike Monroe, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: While there won't be a need for Donna Kelce to split her allegiance this time around, fans whose team didn't make the game may still be trying to decide which team is worth rooting for: the dynasty or the dynasty busters.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Clean Up Messes Grab the dust buster and a good all-purpose cleaner and go to town on those crumbs and spills.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Evicted by bull riders, bronc busters, steer wrestlers and barrel racers, the Spurs departed the next morning for the first phase of their rodeo trek.
—Mike Monroe, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: While there won't be a need for Donna Kelce to split her allegiance this time around, fans whose team didn't make the game may still be trying to decide which team is worth rooting for: the dynasty or the dynasty busters.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buster
Noun
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One person close to Lutnick compared his style to that of Steve Witkoff, Trump’s golf buddy turned special envoy, who has been dispatched to broker an end to the hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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How Sam Altman became Trump’s best AI buddy Initially cut out of the president’s circle by Elon Musk, Altman has been quietly cultivating his relationship with the president, the WSJ reports.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Patio misters will be blowing, city pools will be popping and lines at your favorite ice cream shop will be long.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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There are fans and even a few misters especially in the ride queues, but some sun shades would be a very welcome addition.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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That’s good, sir, because your boy is freaking out.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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No need to seize the Capitol or talk of harming anyone this time around, no sir.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Buster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buster. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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