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button

[buht-n] / ˈbʌt n /
NOUN
fastener
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It can run thousands of simulations at the click of the button.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Designed with a curved railing that spins at the touch of a button, the closet became one of the most recognizable features in the teen’s room throughout the show.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

As a button pusher, he makes enough to support a family of four—even though a majority of his day is spent with his feet up on the desk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"We were not able and not willing, once again, to push the snooze button on this… it was a huge step for Germany, a huge step for the German population, definitely."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Back at the controls, I finally discovered the button for flight mode.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth