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 volume buttons are near the top, and the AI button is right next to them. — ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026 These buttons require the press of a button to start cooking or heating something quickly. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026 Long-pressing these buttons will keep the tonearm moving beyond the presets – stopping a little after button release to lower the stylus. — New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026 The remote, which has specific buttons to notify staff if the patient is in pain or needs to use the bathroom, is similar to a cellphone and will give patients the ability to press a button to speak with a nurse before the nurse ever gets to the room. — Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 Control buttons on the stand include the on-screen display joystick, the webcam kill switch, and the power button on the right edge, plus the monitor mode switch button on the left edge. — PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 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
  • This dresser accommodates all your clothing, linens, and more, while the antique brass knobs add a pretty design detail.
    — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Tushy Fresh Dual-Nozzle Bidet Offering easy installation, this bidet with a no-frills interface has some relaxing perks (including a heated water option) without too many extra knobs and levers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The commission recommends people in the Asheville area purchase bear-resistant trash containers, or modify existing trash containers with straps, buckles or metal clasps to lock down the lids.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Additional features such as clasps and compartments can add to the weight.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Zeek Biggers, who toggles between defensive end and defensive tackle, is the logical option.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Two beautiful, very readable new books about astrophysics cover this sensation of wonder, which toggles between identity and infinity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The auxiliary dials are connected to the main dial from the back, a process the company said takes several weeks.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • If employees have company ID badges, the information should be on a card that can be kept with their badge.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Which is why golf buddies Tyler Kenney and Zach Smith founded Laced Golf, a digital device that clips onto your shoelaces and gives you real-time feedback on your stance using lights and haptic vibration.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • The network starts out with random weights that produce unhelpful queries, keys, and values, and thus poor translations.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Its latest annual Gboard experiment flips this dynamic on its head with moving keys that eventually roll into position right under your finger.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Even a slight misalignment could leave visible defects where colors meet, while four hotends introduce more components that could potentially fail.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Choose from trios in subtle coordinated colors all packed into a zip pouch for easy transport.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Cite this Entry

“Buttons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttons. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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