bud

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The snow melts, the trees bud, and tulips start to push their way free of the hard-packed soil.

From Literature

Clare had found Captain when he was just a bud, in the very spot where he grew now.

From Literature

The fog acts as a canopy, blocking winter sun from warming the buds prematurely and keeping valley temperatures in that critical range.

From The Wall Street Journal

Doncic hit daring fadeaway three-pointers, threw sky-high lobs to teammates and nailed a dramatic winning shot against the Nuggets at home to add cinematic highlights to his budding most valuable player case.

From Los Angeles Times

With the snow gone, early signs of spring were all around us by now, the trees budding, the meadows and hedgerows dotted with flowers.

From Literature