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verb

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Recent Examples of button
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 See All Example Sentences for button
Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • From one interface, users can toggle encryption, monitor data flow, and activate anti-tracking features.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Start by just changing the knobs on a dresser, MacDermaid said.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Footage from the clashes also showed federal agents pinning someone to the ground.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The other wrist was adorned with an Audemars Piguet, its dial dotted with diamonds.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 11 July 2025
  • No more messing around with dials or having to adjust sound levels, for example.
    Eric Hutto, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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