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Recent Examples of buster
Waddle rolls into Dove Valley with a history of being a zone-buster.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Caine said that, as with the operation that dropped massive bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear facilities last year, Epic Fury also utilized B-2 stealth bombers, which the chairman said made a 37-hour round trip.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
However, for most Americans, paying even $150 a month for a single medication remains a budget buster.
—David B. Sarwer, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
While not quite the brain buster the early entries were, Dread leaned into its roots as an explorable puzzle in ways that could leave newer players scratching their heads, and its combat was tough as nails.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Caine said that, as with the operation that dropped massive bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear facilities last year, Epic Fury also utilized B-2 stealth bombers, which the chairman said made a 37-hour round trip.
—Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
However, for most Americans, paying even $150 a month for a single medication remains a budget buster.
—David B. Sarwer, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
While not quite the brain buster the early entries were, Dread leaned into its roots as an explorable puzzle in ways that could leave newer players scratching their heads, and its combat was tough as nails.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buster
Noun
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So thank you, little buddy, for saving my life.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Saturday Night Live guest host Matt Damon reprised his role as Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh, who reveals to drinking buddies Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel what Donald Trump‘s political future will look like.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The Mistinator 2-in-1 Rechargeable Water Fan features four speed settings and an ultra-fine water mister to provide immediate refreshment when temperatures rise.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Placing a dish of water nearby provides humidity, as does using a spray mister to moisten the surface of the soil.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Pip pip, cheerio, and a merry good day to you, sirs and madams.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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This underwear’s got people’s names in it, sir.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Buster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buster. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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