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
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
And then there was the Hornets defense, a stretch but don’t buckle unit.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Gihgoew Long-Sleeve T-Shirt More than 3,000 shoppers have recently purchased this long-sleeve T-shirt that features a round neckline with a decorative metal buckle and keyhole cutout.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Even large value retailers are buckling now.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
And then there was the Hornets defense, a stretch but don’t buckle unit.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
In winter 2025, shoes typically associated with our beloved grannies—think square-toe silhouettes, short block heels, and discreet buckles—have resurfaced as an elegant footwear alternative.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2025
Gihgoew Long-Sleeve T-Shirt More than 3,000 shoppers have recently purchased this long-sleeve T-shirt that features a round neckline with a decorative metal buckle and keyhole cutout.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckle
Verb
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Those shows come from a time when fisheries were collapsing and regulations meant to save them forced fishermen into a daily sprint to the bottom.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Gilbert is hardly the only celebrity lending their support to Ryder’s Law, which was named after a horse who died in Manhattan in 2022 after collapsing in the August heat.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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As law enforcement in Las Vegas looks back on the explosion, Sheriff McMahill, himself an Army veteran, said that Livelsberger’s story is a harsh reminder of the obligation this nation has to take care of the soldiers who devote themselves to keeping this country safe.—
Tonya Simpson,
ABC News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The city is devoting 12 inspectors to the effort — six teams of two.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Upon entering the time loop, Tara cycles restlessly through phases and responses, trying to decide how to use the days.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Data is a loop, Seth explained.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, Packers quarterback Jordan Love will go into the game without one of his top receiving threats, who came into the game with a questionable tag.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company count included insiders like Musk, who held around a 15% stake in Tesla going into the proxy and was allowed to vote his shares.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Future research could explore whether similar biases apply to other visible traits, such as race or disability.—
Abby Frank,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The loosened slightly at the ankle, creating natural folds above a thin stiletto heel.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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There will be a natural fold in the top right side of the paper; pull this side out with your right hand and press down so the crease forms a line perpendicular to the top right vertical corner of the box.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most analysts who spoke with said that the Senate will be a tougher feat for Democrats than the House, although there is still a lot up in the air, given ongoing and potentially upcoming redistricting plans and rules.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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This will continue for the rest of the month, although the backward spiral will not entirely take place in just Sagittarius.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Lincolnshire club had been locked in a spiral of decline in recent times — going from the second-tier Championship to National League North in the space of 12 years, amid financial chaos — but are now upwardly mobile once more, having won promotion back to the National League last season.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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