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Recent Examples of button
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Many assume the button saves the conversation privately.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 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
Line up the frame over the images and press the scan button.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Many assume the button saves the conversation privately.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 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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However, Paul believes there are other levers the administration can pull rather than going after trade in the name of a political ally.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
10 July 2025
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The lack of housing emerged as a lever for Lee, who has sought to challenge federal control of public lands since he was first elected to the Senate in 2010.—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The sheriff also said that Henderson’s badge number, #129, will be retired.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Once the checks are done, the user will receive a verification badge on their profile, and their selfie video will be deleted.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Merchants can now toggle on USDC payments and then receive fiat currency without needing to understand wallet management or private key security.—
Anastasia Chernikova,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Along with the standard playback and volume controls, the control panel has controls for toggling between the optical input and other sources.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Start by just changing the knobs on a dresser, MacDermaid said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Users can easily adjust the temperature settings and two fan speeds using the knobs on the bottom left of the unit.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
18 June 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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As patron, Kate also wore a Wimbledon purple and green bow pinned to the left side of her top.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Footage from the clashes also showed federal agents pinning someone to the ground.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The other wrist was adorned with an Audemars Piguet, its dial dotted with diamonds.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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No more messing around with dials or having to adjust sound levels, for example.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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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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Meanwhile, mono-material decorations, like the floral rosettes used throughout Aknvas’ S/S ’25 denim collection, align with the circular economy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
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“Button.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/button. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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