BE LAY Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

belay

verb

Definition of belay

as in to fasten

to attach (a rope) to something so that it is secure The climber belayed the rope.

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Recent Examples of belay The ship’s resting place deep underwater helped preserve key features, like bow clamps and belaying pins, by limiting the growth of invasive quagga mussels, as noted in the release. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Drinking should happen after you’re done belaying for the day. — Outside Editors, Outside Online, 3 July 2025 So the climbers who found the elk helped rig him up to belay the creature to the base of the wall, officials said. — Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025 Born as a design concept to give climbers a shoe to wear for quick access to the crag, comfort when belaying and recovery after a climb, the Kragg fills a need. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for belay

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Frank Mnich, a mudlark from Sussex, was standing at the top of a flight of steps down to the river, looking like someone who was there to fix the drains, in cargo pants, rain boots, and kneepads, with pouches fastened around his waist for his finds.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026

Definition of fasten

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After Saturday’s 7-2 loss to the San Diego Padres, the Marlins tied a franchise record with 11 straight losses.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
His game-tying two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 1 of the World Series is the greatest moment in the history of the franchise.

— Mac Engel July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

Definition of tie

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While clipping boosts awareness, tracking direct conversions remains a challenge, and both methods face disclosure risks, echoing past regulatory issues.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Clip Tech’s success reflects Amirzadeh’s ability to build products simple enough for anyone to use, and a track record of predicting where the clipping industry is heading.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of clip

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Keegan signed off in style, winning his third league title and helping Liverpool clinch their first European Cup with a 3-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in Rome.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Spain clinched their second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina, securing a record $50 million prize from FIFA.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of clinch

Verb

The other factors While the two above issues are perhaps the most isolatable aspects to assess (and critique) about Yzerman’s tenure, there are many other harder-to-pin-down factors as well.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Spotify unveiled an update that allows users to pin up to 20 playlists, albums, artists, podcasts and audiobooks to the top of their profile library.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of pin

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Members of the TreeCircus crew will help participants strap into the rope system and teach them how to climb using only the power of their own body.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Outside Delhi, a 32-year-old garment maker identified as Lalita says her factory now requires everyone to strap a GoPro camera to their heads at the start of each shift.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 July 2026

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