belaying

present participle of belay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for belaying
Verb
  • The sandals feature a buckle-fastening ankle strap.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
  • On the other hand, Democrats have worked to nationalize the race by tying Earle-Sears to Trump and his efforts to slash the federal workforce.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Assembly is best as a two-person job, but pretty much consists of clipping the arms to the seats and plugging in the motors.
    Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to the clipping tools, the 7-in-1 pet grooming appliance also comes with a dog paw trimmer, a nail grinder, a deshedding tool and brushes to keep your pup’s hair tangle-free.
    Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After Thursday’s live eviction episode, the houseguests competed in an HOH comp, with the winner earning power and clinching a spot in jury.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Minnesota is one victory away from clinching the top spot despite still having seven games to play.
    Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Belaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belaying. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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