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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2
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
PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Seyfried accessorized the look with a black leather belt with a gold statement buckle, as well as strappy black heeled sandals.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The trial and prosecution of Bolsonaro became a test for the independence of Brazilian judiciary, which did not buckle under domestic or international political pressure.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The interchangeable bands are available in orange, blue, beige, green, and brown, while the buckle is available in Greige Sand, Night Black, and Brown Copper.
—PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Seyfried accessorized the look with a black leather belt with a gold statement buckle, as well as strappy black heeled sandals.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
Like the entire Mike McDaniel era, the Dolphins had their chances and buckled to the pressure of the moment.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The trial and prosecution of Bolsonaro became a test for the independence of Brazilian judiciary, which did not buckle under domestic or international political pressure.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckle
Verb
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By this time, the Soviet Union had collapsed, leading Manuylov to start a business in the candy trade.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Luckily, the airport had a failsafe in the form of a ground material designed to collapse under the plane's weight and stop it in its tracks.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Budd, a Democrat representing House District 103 in south Mecklenburg County, outlined a four-part plan during a news conference Monday that would devote more resources toward law enforcement, courts and state health care infrastructure.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Courtney has devoted her career to fighting for individuals in high-stakes disputes against financial institutions, achieving landmark victories.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My husband has been muttering in a loop about tuition, books, food, and transportation to and from home to campus.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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The western United States is running drier than average during a 30-year drought, which can create a feedback loop of higher temperatures and lower precipitation.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lucky went 1,500 days in the shelter without being adopted, then everything changed.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Before all that happened, though, there was the eight-course dinner, which went totally fine as predicted.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Goldilocks principle applies to ensuring that the soup is not too hot and not too cold.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike your average tote, this bag is constructed with triangular folds that create more space for your stuff in the top.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two, was the founder of Turning Point USA, a national organization for college conservatives aimed at bringing more young people into the Republican fold.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The app gives owners the option to connect with the owners of their canine's relative, to exchange information about their pets or schedule a playdate.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That game started a late-season spiral that ended with the firing of defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, who was replaced by Jeff Ulbrich.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Spread chicken mixture on a slice of zucchini and roll into a tight spiral.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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