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buck

[buhk] / bʌk /
NOUN
male animal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




VERB
move with jerking motion
Synonyms
VERB
throw off, dislodge
Synonyms


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"Everyone has been able to pass the buck," she says.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

While pinning down the exact reason why these states buck the trend is difficult, Hoell hypothesized the region’s unique summer monsoon rains could alleviate the risk.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

“The buck stopped here,” Solimene wrote in a goodbye email to colleagues.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

That means Americans are getting less bang for their buck.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

"Let me guess, a dollar," I replied, as usual, digging into my pocket for a buck.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds




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