1
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks
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as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time
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Recent Examples of buckle
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Eventually, boards will begin to buckle and split.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
The woven texture instantly adds a summery, expensive-looking touch to even the simplest outfit, while the buckle detail keeps them from feeling too basic.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Verb
Ninety-eight people died when part of the 12-story tower buckled.
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Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Eventually, boards will begin to buckle and split.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Noun
The distressed oversized buckle combined with the lift from the cushy (but still sleek) footbed is *chef’s kiss,* and the range of color options means there’s something for everyone.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
The woven texture instantly adds a summery, expensive-looking touch to even the simplest outfit, while the buckle detail keeps them from feeling too basic.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Over 14 months, Safiya -- a pediatrician by training -- became one of the most prominent voices in Gaza, speaking out on social media about the strip's collapsing healthcare system.
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In mature markets like Oregon and Colorado, wholesale flower prices have collapsed dramatically.
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Since Israel’s founding, members of the community who devoted themselves to Torah studies have been exempt from the nation’s compulsory military service.
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The album’s first half is all head-over-heels, dreamily devoted love songs, whimsical head rushes turned into music that recalls Lorde, the Cure, and Annie Ernaux.
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.
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The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.
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The Phillies duo followed up their historic night on Saturday in which Schwarber hit three home runs and Harper hit for the cycle, by both going deep against the Mets again.
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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An economist that the city hired estimates that the tax increase will add $500 to $650 annually in taxes for the average family of four, despite the sales tax not being applied to groceries or medical supplies.
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To clean the gasket, gently pull back the flexible rubber and wipe the interior and its folds with a microfiber cloth dipped in white vinegar.
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The soft, flexible construction folds easily into a tote or the corner of a carry-on without eating up precious space.
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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Dewey Burdock also joined the Fast-41 permitting program last year, giving it access to an accelerated federal review process reserved for priority infrastructure and critical mineral projects.
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But that doesn’t mean that artificially sugared sodas, retail consumption, or social media are depraved, worthless activities akin to the cardinal sin of sloth or the tragic spiral of heroin addiction.
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War in Lebanon could threaten the deal The potential obstacle to the agreement is Lebanon, where any spiral in the conflict has the potential to drag in Iran.
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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