as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
park your butts in the seats and keep quiet, or I'm turning this car around
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as in joke
a person or thing that is made fun of
the social outcast got tired of being the butt of everyone's jokes
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as in target
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
usually the U.S. Congress is the butt of the radio commentator's scathing wit
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as in to kick
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Recent Examples of butt
Galina Espinoza, Flow Space, 8 Apr. 2025
Honestly looking at the old models those butts were not good just…anatomically, even for the often unusual proportions of comic character.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Mitch butts heads with Kent (Robert Prescott), a less gifted older protegé of Hathaway's who is jealous of the attention Mitch receives.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
That’s particularly true for runners and cyclists, who primarily move front to back during those activities, which is why Dr. West recommends her patients incorporate exercises that target the butt muscles, like squats, into their workouts.
—Galina Espinoza, Flow Space, 8 Apr. 2025
Honestly looking at the old models those butts were not good just…anatomically, even for the often unusual proportions of comic character.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
Of course, Hackman was known to butt heads with directors himself in his own pursuit of excellence.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Mitch butts heads with Kent (Robert Prescott), a less gifted older protegé of Hathaway's who is jealous of the attention Mitch receives.
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for butt
Verb
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The manager shouted at Emiliano Martinez to kick long and hoped to take PSG back to Villa Park with only a one-goal deficit.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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But even that season’s team hardly ever practiced on the field, and in recent years it’s been used only by the team’s kicking specialist and as a spot where rehabbing players work out on the side.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Its 116 hp, 1.6-liter inline-four engine was bumped in displacement to 1.8 liters for the 1994 model year.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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Our team noted whether the vacuums were able to navigate around the house without bumping into furniture or getting caught on area rugs.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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Cody then admitted to shoving his son and that a fight ensued between all parties.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2025
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When his son stepped in between Balmer and his wife, Balmer allegedly shoved his son out of the way and then punched his wife with a closed fist.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Recent results have seen Newcastle United, Manchester City and Chelsea climb above them, pushing Nuno’s side, who are not in action again until a Monday night visit to Tottenham Hotspur, down to sixth, only ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The upcoming show will explore the story of Black dandyism as a sartorial declaration and a tool for pushing (and examining) social and political change, both historically and in contemporary society.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2025
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In a statement, Mr. Warner praised General Haugh’s leadership and said his removal would not make the country safer, jabbing at the White House for sharing sensitive material on a consumer messaging application and ousting members of the National Security Council staff at the urging of Ms. Loomer.—
Julian E. Barnes,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The law has long recognized that attorneys should feel free to punch and jab their opponent with threats and intimidation to try to resolve a dispute before filing a lawsuit, because court dockets are jammed with cases and tough talk can help clear the deck.—
Bill Hochberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Antetokounmpo poked the ball away from Nembhard briefly and a scramble ensued, but the Pacers came up with the ball.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Underneath, a dress in a nearly identical shade poked through slightly, and the actress paired her all-gray attire with black pumps and a matching purse — plus her signature blonde bob, of course.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Dunham, 38, has been tapped to co-write the book with playwright Jessica Huang, according to Billboard, which was the first to report the news.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Wheeldon will helm direction and choreography for the production, while Tom Kitt has been tapped for music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, for those mailing returns, the envelope must be properly addressed, stamped, and postmarked no later than April 15 to be considered timely.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Suddenly, applications were flying by, getting stamped good-to-go or unapproved in weeks, if not days.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Butt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butt. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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