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Recent Examples of button
Kif Leswing, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Don’t miss my next one: Use the blue follow button at the top of the article near my byline to follow more of my work.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 June 2025
The top portion can be buttoned up all the way to the collar or opened up for a more casual look.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 9 June 2025
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Noun
The buttons are supposed to mimic the look of glass that flows like liquid.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Don’t miss my next one: Use the blue follow button at the top of the article near my byline to follow more of my work.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Verb
Stiller wore a black blazer buttoned up over a black shirt with black slacks, while Ella rocked a black jacket, a black tube top and black pants.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 June 2025
The top portion can be buttoned up all the way to the collar or opened up for a more casual look.
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
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This means naming the people who hold levers of interpretation and influence, not just user licenses.—
Lindsay Phillips,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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That was their latest ‘financial lever’, a way of advancing future revenues.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The result, revealed a year later, was the CTS-V — the first car to wear the new V-Series badge that GM had chosen as a statement of intent representing its plans to tackle BMW’s M division, Audi’s S / RS lineup and Mercedes-Benz’s AMG models.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Payne is one of the most dynamic running backs in the game with 94 speed and the gold shifty badge, arguably the most impactful ability on the game that allows Payne to move and cut through holes with ease.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Generally, fighting cancer is about delivering a relentless attack on the spreading disease, but a new approach explores the possible benefits of toggling therapy off and on like a light switch, allowing oncologists to more precisely control drug action and potential side effects.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Users could toggle between the two programs with the flick of a switch.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The handle has a gentle curve and an extra knob towards the brush head to give you better leverage when cleaning.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Most have knobs for the height and one or more angles.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Along with the tritium vials, other optional extras include a titanium clasp for hanging the Ti-Scout on a belt or bag, plus a leather carrying case.—
Ben Coxworth
July 13,
New Atlas,
13 July 2025
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Take, for instance, Gabriela Hearst’s version, which boasted a sleek black leather trim and shiny gold clasp.—
Kelsey Stewart,
refinery29.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Troopers scanned the area and located an infant pinned under the front end of the vehicle that was unconscious, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 July 2025
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During a recent Oval Office meeting, the president lamented the appointment of Jerome Powell to lead the United States' central bank, wrongfully pinning the decision on Joe Biden.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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For the grand finale, singer, songwriter and actor Anthony Hamilton turned the dial down a few notches with a seemingly endless medley of southern R&B fitting for the festival's sophisticated, older crowd.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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When pressed, the volume dial cycles through the various input sources.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The broad leaves are thick and fleshy, growing as attractive rosettes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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Weeds don’t stand a chance beneath the dense rosettes of velvety silver-gray foliage characteristic of lamb’s ear.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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