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noun

Definition of buttonnext
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as in lever

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as in badge

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button

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verb

as in to toggle

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Recent Examples of button
Noun
Our coats are usually single-breasted with a one button front and a notch lapel cut in proportion to the wearer. — Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025 When children press or turn one of the toy’s buttons, an animal friend will pop up, showing them that their actions can affect their environment. — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Because what fans and experts alike can see is that Kansas City is buttoned up in those clutch moments while the Bills haven’t had things go their way. — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025 The singer’s ensemble took a novel approach to the Canadian tuxedo, trading a denim shirt for a denim jacket, buttoned all the way up to the neck. — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for button
Recent Examples of Synonyms for button
  1. lever
  2. badge
  3. toggle
  4. knob
  5. clasp
  6. pin
  7. dial
  8. rosette
Noun
  • Participating projects were required to maintain affordability for up to 25 years, and the federal funds often served as a key financial lever to attract additional investment.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Bhattacharya is about to take the levers of power, but those levers have been ripped from their housing, and the springs removed and sold as scrap.
    — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of lever
Noun
  • Refreshingly, all entry points still have that quintessential feeling of sturdiness that the badge has always been known for, too, with doors requiring a more-substantial-than-usual push to close them properly, and the large handles themselves have a wonderfully mechanical feel to them.
    — Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Some of Griffin’s clues were a little more niche, like the badge being a reference to Van Der Beek’s 2001 film Texas Rangers, and a VHS tape with a jack-o’-lantern sticker on it, which could be a nod to the actor’s uncredited appearance in 2000’s Scary Movie.
    — Andy Swift, TVLine, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of badge
Verb
  • Next, go to Settings > Bluetooth and toggle on Bluetooth.
    — Kim Komando, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Microsoft has also given users the option to toggle off Copilot in the settings menu.
    — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of toggle
Noun
  • A little soapy water can help remove grease and dirt, as well as fingerprints from knobs and pulls.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
  • If your kitchen has aged, and a complete redo isn't in your budget, changing the knobs on your cabinets is an easy fix.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of knob
Noun
  • The clasp comes with a bungee cord that has D-rings at either end, for extending the reach between the T6 and the clasp.
    — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Archaeologists think the clasp may have come from a Christian monastery.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of clasp
Verb
  • The ad is the latest example of Republicans seeking to pin the vote on Democrats Earlier this week, the National Republican Congressional Committee rolled out their own digital ads targeting House Democrats who voted against the measure.
    — Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Mar. 2025
  • There was also the Wake Forest possession in this stretch where Lubin pinned a layup to the backboard — the play Forbes considered the turning point.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of pin
Noun
  • The most eye-catching feature is the dial, marking a departure from the engraving seen in previous Urban Tribe releases.
    — Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Physical dials, buttons and switches appear to be in short supply, though there’s a volume dial on the center console, near a multipurpose rotary controller that can be used as an alternative to the main touch screen.
    — Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of dial
Noun
  • Above all, the design is another excellent perk: not many other beds come decorated with rosettes and floral patterns.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Throughout the various rooms, different craftspeople showcased their skills—creating rosettes, engaging in leatherwork, and making Roger Vivier’s signature square buckles.
    — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of rosette

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