buttons 1 of 2

plural of button

buttons

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of button

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of buttons
Noun
The minus and plus buttons control volume, while the ULT button toggles between ULT 1, ULT 2, and Off audio modes. PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025 Though pricey, it’s made with premium materials, like corozo buttons, which are biodegradable, plastic-free button alternatives that resemble ivory. Dory Zayas, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buttons
Noun
  • The film is manually wound through the camera via hand knobs at either side, with a frame counter keeping track of how many exposures have been taken.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Check the base of the beater shaft, rims around the motor housing, ventilation openings, and control knobs and switches.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Its small gold details include a metal pinmount logo, clasps, and a magnetic snap closure inside to keep your items secure.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • There are buttons to manage power, pairing, volume, and playback, in addition to the large ULT button that toggles the ULT effect between off, ULT 1, and ULT 2.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
  • Mackenzie smoothly toggles between storylines, ratcheting up the tension and giving us quick but useful character sketches.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • Two games in, though, the Packers have passed both tests with flying colors.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The Labubu keychains everyone is obsessed with are furry and come in different colors, shapes and sizes.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.
    Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The latter happens when a ball clips the net before dropping in play.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • The back interior pocket is a zip pocket for safekeeping lipsticks or ID cards, and the two front pockets are slip pockets ideal for a cell phone or keys.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The 9-inch monochrome CRT was retained, but the floppy drive no longer had a door, and the keyboard was extended with several special keys.
    Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The brain switches to fight-or-flight and survival mode, and the person is always waiting for something terrible to happen.
    Arash Javanbakht, The Conversation, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The animation literally transforms the fans’ love into a superpower beyond themselves, as neon ribbons shoot out of their hearts to envelop the girls onstage and, eventually, the entire crowd.
    Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Buoyant bánh tiêu sesame doughnuts are paired with ribbons of prosciutto and peppy giardiniera for a Southeast Asian take on gnocco fritto.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Buttons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttons. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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