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belt

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noun (2)

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as in sash
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist a drugstore cowboy who loves his fancily decorated belt

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as in neck
a broad geographical area that part of the country is sometimes called "the farm belt" because of the number of farms there

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belt

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Recent Examples of belt
Noun
Unlike other Lululemon belt bags that are typically made from nylon, this option is crafted with a thermoplastic polyurethane material that is water resistant and can easily be cleaned. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2025 Archaeologists have previously found a few artifacts decorated with beetle wings, such as horse harnesses and belts, but the 1,400-year-old crown is a first-of-its-kind find. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Verb
Tibi belted tote bag—a street style hit—and oversized Thistles sunglasses (a Jennifer Lawrence favorite) for a relaxed look that reads equal part directional and carefree. Lara Oliveri, Vogue, 15 May 2025 The real draw, though, is what happens after at Tamarindo or two: the music, which ranges from DJs to sad song singalongs, where customers belt out their favorites and encourage the crowd to join in. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for belt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belt
Verb
  • That's because the bill also includes a $4 trillion increase in the debt ceiling, a measure that must be approved in order to prevent a catastrophic default on the country's debt that could hit sometime in August.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • The Reds are hitting .267/.348/.406 with a lead, .237/.311/.405 when tied and .223/.295/.369 when behind.
    C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • In the third image, Spears admires her new ring, while Maslow wraps his arms around her.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • Nestled among them is Georgia, fast asleep with her arms tightly wrapped around her Chucky doll.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • Fundraising craters, and both tech and blockchain are left licking their wounds.
    Tomer Warschauer Nuni, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
  • To stop their younger golden retriever Cooper from licking his ears, Tucker had a medical cone.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Over the past century the price of gold has raced at a 2.2% average annual rate above inflation.
    William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • The United Nations human rights lawyer took a pause from racing for three years during her fertility journey, which included miscarriages and multiple rounds of IVF.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • According to authorities, Ward told them the fight and stabbing were self-defense, claiming the mother attacked and punched her several times in the face.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
  • Things escalated between the pair and the woman punched the man in the shoulder with a closed fist, the spokesperson said.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • As judges have ruled against the Trump administration, the president and his allies have lashed out in response, suggesting judges should not be allowed to constrain Trump's presidential actions and calling for judges to be impeached.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • But Zaharias retired the side in order in the top of the seventh, then lashed his game-winning two-bagger in the bottom of the inning, driving home pinch-runner JT Anderson and Ryder Kelly, who reached base on an error.
    Mike Lefkow, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • Los Blancos sped up talks after their 4-3 defeat to Barcelona on May 11, which effectively ended hopes of retaining their La Liga title this season.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 17 May 2025
  • There are already dozens of newsletters bringing educators up to speed on how to use it to help students learn.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Honda’s results come amid trade tensions with the U.S., which has slapped a 25% tariff on foreign automobile imports.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 13 May 2025
  • Trump has made clear that his shock plans to slap a 100% tariff on film imports would not be included in a trade deal with the UK, where Pryce films Slow Horses.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 May 2025

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“Belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belt. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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