buds 1 of 2

noun

plural of bud
as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood that sitcom star is still a bud, so all he needs right now are looks and personality

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buds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bud
as in flowers

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Recent Examples of buds
Noun
In many species, the pronotum extends over the body to form elaborate shapes that resemble thorns, buds, or other plant structures, providing excellent camouflage. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 Use sharp tools to trim blooms close to the stalk and avoid cutting off buds. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 When the sub-bass quarter notes jump in, the buds pound them out in grand fashion. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Using a water-soluble fertilizer with an NPK ratio of 15-30-15 will give the plants a boost of the phosphorus needed to help your flowers start producing buds and blossoms again. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Old wood varieties should only be deadheaded through July to avoid cutting off next year’s bloom buds. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026 What happens when photographers take a ski vacation Walters’ exacting eye extended into retirement and visits with old Herald colleagues and best buds Peter Cross and Bruce Gilbert. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 Apply it once a year in early spring, just before the buds open. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buds
  1. kids
  2. flowers
  3. children
  4. blossoms
  5. blooms
Noun
  • Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of kids
Verb
  • This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of flowers
Noun
  • More than eleven million children are projected to need humanitarian assistance this year, according to UNICEF, but nearly 600 health facilities have closed because of the cuts.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Family and religion Sabio and his wife, Abigail, have five children.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of children
Verb
  • Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.
    — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The first season is set in Texas from 1993 to 1995 and follows a socially awkward teen girl (Chiara Aurelia) who suddenly blossoms and rises in the social ranks after a popular classmate (Olivia Holt) disappears.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of blossoms
Verb
  • Plan your visit for the summer, specifically mid-June to early September, when the region blooms with sea life and the parks are fully accessible.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Harvest oregano before the plant blooms to experience this herb’s best flavor.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026
Definition of blooms

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