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
Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 31 Jan. 2026
Normally there are plenty of tight buds at this time which are cold resistant and open when the weather warms again.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
The repeal of clean energy tax credits also stands to hinder Kentucky's budding electric vehicle industry.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Flowers will begin to bud and among the worst allergies in the nation will begin to start at full force.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 31 Jan. 2026
Normally there are plenty of tight buds at this time which are cold resistant and open when the weather warms again.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
At 11, the budding chef launched a pop-up supper club from his family’s home, in Los Angeles.
—Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 27 Sep. 2025
The repeal of clean energy tax credits also stands to hinder Kentucky's budding electric vehicle industry.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bud
Noun
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The goal is to engage kids in learning about history and civic engagement while putting them on a path to potentially work in the music industry, said the department’s Chief Academic Officer Irene Parisi.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Early life as a theater kid Van Der Beek, who was raised in Cheshire, Connecticut, started acting at 13 after suffering a concussion playing football that prevented him from playing for a year on doctor’s orders.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Key harvest signals include firm skin, flowering for early harvests, and foliage dieback for full maturity.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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There are several trees and shrubs that flower in spring that will work for forcing inside in late winter.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Concerned about the safety of two children in the home, Aljorna and Sosa-Celis surrendered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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It is based on a children’s book from former American football player Martellus Bennett, who also stars alongside Jhené Aiko, Juliet Donenfeld, Innocent Ekakitie and David Mitchell.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What started in 2017 as a pilot program has blossomed into a robust schedule that includes musicals, plays and magic shows.—
Alyssa Ramos,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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This was the refreshing TV show that breathed new life into the Superman franchise and is still fondly remembered by an entire generation that grew up watching the Man of Steel and Lois Lane's blossoming love relationship in Metropolis.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And there are plenty more infant critters in these Wildlife Photographer of the Year images, including a possum, a crab, kestrels and bear cubs galore.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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As for the cub, a little sow, it was flown to Anchorage.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One of the most poisonous mushrooms is blooming across California.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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This sturdy annual, a petunia relative, may bloom from late spring until fall.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What can residents do to help leaf, trash collectors?—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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On properties where no house was left, roses sprang to life and trees that had been charred started leafing again.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Bud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bud. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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