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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of buckle
Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
At Storm King, Goldsworthy’s wall wends between trees, at points buckling where the roots have grown.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
Now $110 off, these undeniably sleek boots are equal parts fashionable and ultra-comfortable, featuring a standout buckle accent, luxe suede upper, and a stylishly chunky heel.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for buckle
Verb
Our knees were buckling, and mud streaked our legs.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
At Storm King, Goldsworthy’s wall wends between trees, at points buckling where the roots have grown.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
The sheen of the leather, the oversized round buckle—these flat sandals are inherently elegant and modern without trying to be so.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
Now $110 off, these undeniably sleek boots are equal parts fashionable and ultra-comfortable, featuring a standout buckle accent, luxe suede upper, and a stylishly chunky heel.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for buckle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckle
Verb
-
Family members and Blackbird Mountain Guides officials said the group was on the last day of a three-day trip to the Frog Lake huts near Castle Peak and that the skiers were heading back to the trailhead when the slope collapsed.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
-
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Ukraine’s birth rate is collapsing, with increasing number of people struggling with fertility or putting off the decision to have children.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
One of our guests, John Davidson MBE has Tourette Syndrome and has devoted his life to educating and campaigning for better understanding of the condition.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2026
-
A number of analysts and advocates who devote much of their time following the situation would agree.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The phone's exterior frame includes a loop for a lanyard, as well as physical keys to activate push-to-talk and emergency outreach shortcuts.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
-
Rather than hanging from a traditional metal loop soldered to the outside, the ribbon feeds directly into an internal cavity hidden between the medal's two halves.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
As talented journalists go independent on Substack and YouTube and other legacy publications like The New York Times lean into personalization in nearly every element of their business, The Economist has resisted change.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
-
What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The task force is now applying that same regional coordination model to World Cup preparations.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
-
For nails and hair On the hair, rosehip oil can be applied to the ends, preferably diluted with a carrier oil like argon oil, to add shine and help control frizz.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Mixing too vigorously, overkneading, or doing too many rounds of stretches and folds can overdevelop the gluten, Scheck says.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
-
Its innovative front door is remarkably flexible, and even folds back at the top to allow convenient access to the inner pocket.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
For those criminals, there is zero tolerance — they should be immediately deported or imprisoned, and sanctuary jurisdictions that give them safe harbor must be held accountable.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
-
But Andrews said state law doesn’t give counties the authority to issue moratoria.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The spiral of events that follow ups the pathos while quietly commenting on rigid patriarchal rules, male privilege, sanctimonious moral posturing, the denial of women’s bodily autonomy and contempt for otherness, things all still very much with us today.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
-
The fear alone sent Rzeznik down a depressive spiral of writer’s block, a move to New York City, and a separation from his wife.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
