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as in dude
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
a vain buck who spends an hour before the bathroom mirror every morning
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as in money
bucks plural
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
hoping to win some major bucks at the slot machines
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as in to resist
to refuse to give in to
bucked the trend to outdo everyone else and just wore the same clothes they had in previous years
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as in to hand
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
buck each box to the next person in line, and the last person will stack them in the storeroom
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Recent Examples of buck
Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
For travelers looking to stretch a buck even further, Fong suggests staying in Yokohama, just 30 minutes away from Tokyo.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
Derek Saul, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Then dozens of dump trucks haul in 750 tons of dirt to lay a 6-inch-deep floor, and workers install bucking chutes, gates and pens.
—Ellen Wulfhorst, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Perfect for saving a few bucks at checkout or experimenting with makeup-aisle newness, these formulas are a win for your face and your wallet.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 14 Jan. 2025
For travelers looking to stretch a buck even further, Fong suggests staying in Yokohama, just 30 minutes away from Tokyo.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Topline Rivian shares rallied Friday to one of their best days ever, continuing a strong stretch for the Tesla rival following the election and bucking conventional wisdom about what President-elect Donald Trump’s cold stance on electric vehicle subsidies may mean for Rivian stock.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Then dozens of dump trucks haul in 750 tons of dirt to lay a 6-inch-deep floor, and workers install bucking chutes, gates and pens.
—Ellen Wulfhorst, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buck
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In order to juggle the responsibilities of both roles, Chalamet called up some backup: the dudes from his lookalike competition.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2025
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There’s the dude who feeds and raises goats, for reasons entirely unknown.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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My Husband Was a Co-Guest of Honor at Our Baby Shower My husband has had the experience of being the only guy at our baby shower.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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The guys on the bandstand are interpreting them horizontally, from left to right, one note at a time.—
Heather Augustyn,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Some workers are out hundreds or even thousands of dollars.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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Adams has shown a remarkable indifference toward early-childhood education, slicing hundreds of millions of dollars from the city’s 3-K and U.P.K. programs even as COVID-era federal stimulus funds for early-childhood programs were expiring.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
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Trump cited a freeze on new money for all U.S. foreign aid, his notice of a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and his order ceasing diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the federal government, among other things.—
Will Weissert and Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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That money could cover one-third of the Wave’s 2025 payroll.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, Participant Media requested the festival yank the film from its lineup after learning that director Joseph submitted a new, secret cut to Sundance and other global fest’s without the media company’s knowledge.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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As things escalated, the attacker yanked out a machete intending to attack his rival’s dog — but the victim stepped in to protect his pooch, cops said.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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This Mount Royal Avenue cultural institution resists change (its historic interior was last updated in 1982) and yet bends successfully.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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Last summer, at the time a photo of Lionel Messi blessing him at barely six months old resurfaced and went viral, Lamine won the Euros with La Roja in Germany ahead of being handed the Golden Boy gong by Tutto Sport and the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Her dad has a strong scene, handing his watch to Deputy Hank to pass along to Juliette before Dr. Pete completes his suicide mission and blows up the stairs.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Haack follows her new beau on Instagram, but his account is private.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Michael has made plenty of enemies over the years, including his ex Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) and her new beau Drew Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison).—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Buck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buck. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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