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Recent Examples of buster
The big picture: Tensions between the U.S. and its northern neighbors have peaked under the Trump administration, with the president and others — including his billionaire budget buster — mocking the U.S. ally and questioning its sovereignty.
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Clean Up Messes Grab the dust buster and a good all-purpose cleaner and go to town on those crumbs and spills.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Evicted by bull riders, bronc busters, steer wrestlers and barrel racers, the Spurs departed the next morning for the first phase of their rodeo trek.
—Mike Monroe, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: While there won't be a need for Donna Kelce to split her allegiance this time around, fans whose team didn't make the game may still be trying to decide which team is worth rooting for: the dynasty or the dynasty busters.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Clean Up Messes Grab the dust buster and a good all-purpose cleaner and go to town on those crumbs and spills.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Evicted by bull riders, bronc busters, steer wrestlers and barrel racers, the Spurs departed the next morning for the first phase of their rodeo trek.
—Mike Monroe, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: While there won't be a need for Donna Kelce to split her allegiance this time around, fans whose team didn't make the game may still be trying to decide which team is worth rooting for: the dynasty or the dynasty busters.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buster
Noun
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Allen Covert, a college buddy, appears alongside Adam, kicking off a long history of collaboration.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
30 July 2025
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Dog and cat parents may glean benefits beyond a cuddle buddy.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Along with looking at cows, the researchers also surveyed over 30 dairy farmers to assess how well cooling technologies, like fans, water misters, and shaded shelters, are working.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
7 July 2025
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Patio misters will be blowing, city pools will be popping and lines at your favorite ice cream shop will be long.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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That’s good, sir, because your boy is freaking out.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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No need to seize the Capitol or talk of harming anyone this time around, no sir.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Buster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buster. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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