as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
that sitcom star is still a bud, so all he needs right now are looks and personality
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Recent Examples of bud
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
The lace detail extended across her chest and reappeared at the waist to form lace rose buds that showed a hint of skin.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The tips of their trunks have a pair of buds resembling deer hooves.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
With a fresh design, better sound, and smarter connectivity, these buds bring everyday value to anyone who wants high performance without breaking the bank.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Urie even appeared to tear up for his bud.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
The lace detail extended across her chest and reappeared at the waist to form lace rose buds that showed a hint of skin.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The tips of their trunks have a pair of buds resembling deer hooves.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
With a fresh design, better sound, and smarter connectivity, these buds bring everyday value to anyone who wants high performance without breaking the bank.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bud
Noun
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Your child isn't just competing with the kid next door for college admission or job opportunities.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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And anxiety about our kids and our grandkids.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s why planning for succession of bloom — choosing plants that flower at different times — is essential.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
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Fall is the ideal time to plant easy-care spring-flowering perennials.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your child isn't just competing with the kid next door for college admission or job opportunities.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The bodies of the three Decker children were discovered just days after they were reported missing by their mother on May 30.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Romance could blossom within a circle of friends or a group setting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Following the premiere of the finale, Casalegno spoke to THR about the upcoming TSITP film, Jeremiah’s growth (and criticism) and Jeremiah’s blossoming bond with Denise in the finale.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The aim is to have a variety that includes females with and without cubs, large boars, subadults, and cubs.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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While black bears are far less aggressive than brown bears, according to the North American Bear Center, 70 percent of human fatalities caused by grizzly bears are the result of a sow protecting her cubs.—
Katie Jackson,
Outside,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In truth, crape myrtles can bloom in partial sun, even if flowering at their maximum potential will necessitate 6-8 hours a day of full sun exposure.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Industries sprouted and bloomed, inventions burgeoned, standards of living for masses always hit new heights.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Photos show the hooded vulture chick in KwaZulu-Natal.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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The ornithurine chick and his family aren’t the only types of birds here to call this landscape home.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trees are leafing, birds are chirping and the mere thought of sending a Microsoft Teams or Slack message feels like an affront to Mother Nature; spring has finally sprung in Indianapolis.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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This is because of the increasing demands for networking and switches to connect exponentially larger clusters, from spine to leaf in the front end and back end, rack to rack and accelerator to accelerator.—
Beth Kindig,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Bud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bud. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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