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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
Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
By continuing to focus on buck bedding areas (similar to early season and pre-rut plans), hunters can find a big ol’ buck.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 7 Dec. 2024
Ireland’s election results, which will likely see the incumbent government returned to power, bucks the global trend this year of far-right and populist parties and leaders making significant gains in Europe and the US.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
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Even a big Midwestern buck isn’t thick skinned or heavy boned.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
By continuing to focus on buck bedding areas (similar to early season and pre-rut plans), hunters can find a big ol’ buck.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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Spain’s economy is bucking the trend of European decline
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UN climate talks end with $300 billion annual pledge.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 7 Dec. 2024
Ireland’s election results, which will likely see the incumbent government returned to power, bucks the global trend this year of far-right and populist parties and leaders making significant gains in Europe and the US.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
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In high school, Magaro got tight with a dude who turned him on to more challenging stuff, lots of Stanley Kubrick.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
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Back in the present day, Kraven has a list of evil dudes to kill, Chorney having been one of them.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite his corporate success, Mr. Thompson remained the same funny, down-to-earth guy, Mr. Hill said.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Toronto also picked up right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin, a very effective guy against hitters on both sides of the plate despite a lower arm slot thanks to a plus splitter.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Competitors have opportunities to earn scholarships worth thousands of dollars and also have the chance to receive prizes.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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The steakhouse opened in Louisville in 2001 and in, 2023 temporarily closed and reopened after a months-long and multi-million dollar renovation.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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Robert was somebody whom Gabriel knew better, and one night in the pub Gabriel pressed him on the question of money.Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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How the money from the sale of the Ohtani ball will be divided is in dispute.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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In another instance, footage shows the child was yanked to the ground so hard that her foot came up over her head.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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When they get caught almost kissing at a pool party, the girl’s boyfriend yanks her away by the hair and screams at the both of them, only for the first girl to start beating him up.James Factora, Them, 4 Dec. 2024
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The president apologized to the nation on Saturday morning but resisted calls to resign ahead of the vote.Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Saffiano leather with a subtle cross-hatch texture is the main detail that makes this bag look extra luxe, and it’s been treated to resist water and scratches to be most practical.Mina Hochberg, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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How Creighton handed Kansas a loss Kansas entered Wednesday’s road game against Creighton as the No. 1 team in the nation, and an undefeated one at that.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Soros recently handed control over his multibillion-dollar Open Society Foundations over to his son, Alex Soros, following the 2022 midterm elections.Scott Walter, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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The blanket was a nod to Swift's Kansas City Chiefs star beau Travis Kelce, who did not join her on her hospital visit.Gil Macias, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Here’s hoping that Teddy’s beau, Roy, moving to Brooklyn in the New Year will help facilitate that process.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Buck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buck. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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