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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
a vain buck who spends an hour before the bathroom mirror every morning
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as in money
bucks plural
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
hoping to win some major bucks at the slot machines
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as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
bucked the trend to outdo everyone else and just wore the same clothes they had in previous years
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as in to hand
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
buck each box to the next person in line, and the last person will stack them in the storeroom
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Recent Examples of buck
Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
Grab it in 15 colors, and pair it with accessories like a sunhat, layered necklaces, and your favorite sandals, espadrilles, or flats—you’ll look like a million bucks (without putting in hours of effort).
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Loading your audio article OAKLAND — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has endorsed Loren Taylor in next month’s Oakland mayoral election, bucking the trend of near-unanimous support among Bay Area politicians for Taylor’s opponent, Barbara Lee.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
At just $369 bucks under $83 Grand, this compact SUV slots right near the middle of the luxury class price range between $75,000 and $100,000.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
Grab it in 15 colors, and pair it with accessories like a sunhat, layered necklaces, and your favorite sandals, espadrilles, or flats—you’ll look like a million bucks (without putting in hours of effort).
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
While a majority of Republicans remain opposed to the change, enough broke rank to buck the efforts of Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, to kill her efforts to allow proxy voting for these parents, handing him a public legislative defeat.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Loading your audio article OAKLAND — San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has endorsed Loren Taylor in next month’s Oakland mayoral election, bucking the trend of near-unanimous support among Bay Area politicians for Taylor’s opponent, Barbara Lee.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buck
Noun
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The new songs and narrative changes are rather good, too, but the seven short CGI dudes are instantly forgettable.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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This guy's just a regular dude, a regular parental figure, a surrogate dad for the character of Lily in the movie.—
Yolanda Machado,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the science between the little guys and the big guys is the same.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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In many ways, Trout’s jaunt into the stands was more reminiscent of Jurickson Profar of the Padres jumping into the left field pavilion in Game 2 of last season’s National League Division series against the Dodgers to rob a home run from that guy again, Mookie Betts.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a billion dollar deal that shakes up the world of luxury fashion, Prada has agreed to buy Versace from its owner Capri Holdings.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The distribution deal is estimated to be worth billions of dollars to CBS.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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With full visibility of health care prices, companies and unions would also be better equipped to save money on insurance plans and pass down those savings to employees in the form of higher wages and more take-home pay, allowing employees to offset the high cost of living.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Cleveland men are charged with conspiracy to traffic firearms and money laundering, according to court filings.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Two nights after being yanked in the first period in Tampa Bay, Jarry again was pulled after allowing four goals, this time on 12 shots.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s decision to yank the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is the latest sign Republicans have a special election problem.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Vrabel then asked players to resist pulling sweatshirt hoodies over their heads during meetings.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Several House Republicans have resisted increasing pressure from President Trump to swallow a blueprint that's key to extending his tax cuts, which are set to expire this year.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Cabello wore a dark plaid suit, while her new beau sported a heather gray jacket and trousers with a black scarf.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Chelsea and her older beau, Rick, who so far seem to have a healthy connection in The White Lotus season three.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2025
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One said a young male on the tracks appeared agitated as an older male approached and followed him while speaking on the phone.—
Jo Ciavaglia,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Her only loss was against males, losing by a head setback to Fierceness in the $1.25 million Grade I Travers Stakes on Aug. 24 at Saratoga.—
Bob Wisener,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Buck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buck. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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