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as in hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
belted the baseball out of the park
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as in wrapped
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
belted the little boy's pants tightly so they would stay up
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as in lashed
to strike repeatedly
belted the punching bag relentlessly
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as in zipped
to proceed or move quickly
the boy went belting along on his skateboard
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Recent Examples of belted
Catcher Eliana Corona and outfielder Alyssa Hernandez each belted eight home runs in 2025.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Sung almost entirely in Spanish, the Grammy Award-winning artist belted his heart out, matching the rhythm of what makes Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.
—Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
To unite the Italian host cities, the Olympic flame was passed out of the stadium as Bocelli belted and the torch simultaneously reached two cauldrons.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Keep in mind, Thomas belted 28 homers with the Washington Nationals in 2023.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
The oversized, cropped trench features stylish details such as dramatic storm flaps, a removable tie belt, and belted cuffs, giving it a unique twist on the classic style.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Italian pop star Laura Pausini belted out the national anthem.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Pinch-hitting in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the Wild Card series, the first MLB postseason at-bat of his career, Yoshida belted a go-ahead two-run single up the middle.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
As Kelly belted out the chorus, the oblivious driver made easy conversation about his lunch plans, calling in a hibachi order mid-ride.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Sung almost entirely in Spanish, the Grammy Award-winning artist belted his heart out, matching the rhythm of what makes Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico.
—Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
To unite the Italian host cities, the Olympic flame was passed out of the stadium as Bocelli belted and the torch simultaneously reached two cauldrons.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Keep in mind, Thomas belted 28 homers with the Washington Nationals in 2023.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
The oversized, cropped trench features stylish details such as dramatic storm flaps, a removable tie belt, and belted cuffs, giving it a unique twist on the classic style.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Italian pop star Laura Pausini belted out the national anthem.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Pinch-hitting in the seventh inning of Game 1 of the Wild Card series, the first MLB postseason at-bat of his career, Yoshida belted a go-ahead two-run single up the middle.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
As Kelly belted out the chorus, the oblivious driver made easy conversation about his lunch plans, calling in a hibachi order mid-ride.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belted
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Elsewhere, stories of economic gloom – from galloping inflation to restaurant closures and the knock-on impact of severe tax increases – describe the many ways in which the prolonged war in Ukraine is now hitting Russians hard in the pocket at home.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Kylie Minogue bags another top 40 hit thanks to the release of Tension Tour/Live 2025 (Mushroom Music) on CD and vinyl.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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To add a bit of theatrical flair, the gown featured a ruffled funnel neck that wrapped around Taylor from the shoulders up.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Feel wrapped in comfort without drowning in bulk with the Softest Sweats Boat-neck Pullover, a loungewear staple at 25 percent off.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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The group of 11 skiers and four guides was returning from a three-day backcountry ski trip during a winter storm that dumped up to 7 feet of snow and lashed the mountains with 60 mph winds.—
Matt Gutman,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Clinton, instead of delivering the usual liberal-candidate-seeks-Black-votes hominy, lashed out at her words.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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At the end of every school week, Smith picked up his kids and zipped them straight to a Dairy Queen the next town over.—
Andrew Callahan,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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After Matheson’s shorthanded bid was turned away, Charlie McAvoy zipped the puck up to Pastrnak on the left side.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Within seconds, Perez smacked a cellphone out of the man's hand, swung at his head and tackled him to the ground.—
Sheridan Hendrix,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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After accepting a cross-ice pass from Ryan McDonagh, Kucherov smacked a one-timer from outside the right faceoff dot over Swayman’s glove, tying the score at 5-5.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Russian missiles and drones in recent months have pounded Ukraine’s energy grid, plunging people into frozen darkness in one of the country’s coldest winters on record.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sweat dripped, pulses pounded, and for a fleeting few hours, nothing beyond the walls of (SUB)MERCER seemed to matter, offering a rare escape no one seemed ready to let go of.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Furnell’s team raced on the track at the Cortina Sliding Centre during the International Bobsleigh Federation’s World Cup in November and finished seventh out of 31 teams.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their lungs raced while their quads screamed.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Witnesses said LaBeouf was thrown out of the bar for being aggressive, then punched someone several times outside.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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When police intervened, multiple arrests were made, including a student who allegedly punched an officer, which required staples in the officer’s head to treat, according to police.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Belted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belted. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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