1
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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2
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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3
as in lashed
to strike repeatedly
belted the punching bag relentlessly
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4
as in zipped
to proceed or move quickly
the boy went belting along on his skateboard
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Recent Examples of belted
Cleveland star Jose Ramirez belted his 28th home run in the first inning.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The guests, who wore all black, were instructed to stand for her arrival as the groom belted the romantic lyrics.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
With Myles Straw on as a pinch runner, Bichette (4-for-4) belted a two-run homer to right-center against closer Emilio Pagan, and Daulton Varsho followed with a solo shot to right.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 1 Sep. 2025
In his first at-bat, Judge belted his 358th career home run, driving an 0-2 cutter off Martín Pérez to deep left-center field to give the Yankees the lead.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The coroner’s office said the body of an adult male was found belted into the driver’s seat.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
For their walk, Ronan donned a leopard print button-up midi shirtdress from maternity brand Isabella Oliver, belted under the bust to accentuate her baby bump.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
The double-breasted button closure coat comes with a removable belt and belted cuffs, which elevate any outfit.
—Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Mario Garcia, a member of the custodial department, belted a home run.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The guests, who wore all black, were instructed to stand for her arrival as the groom belted the romantic lyrics.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025
With Myles Straw on as a pinch runner, Bichette (4-for-4) belted a two-run homer to right-center against closer Emilio Pagan, and Daulton Varsho followed with a solo shot to right.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 1 Sep. 2025
In his first at-bat, Judge belted his 358th career home run, driving an 0-2 cutter off Martín Pérez to deep left-center field to give the Yankees the lead.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The coroner’s office said the body of an adult male was found belted into the driver’s seat.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
For their walk, Ronan donned a leopard print button-up midi shirtdress from maternity brand Isabella Oliver, belted under the bust to accentuate her baby bump.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
The double-breasted button closure coat comes with a removable belt and belted cuffs, which elevate any outfit.
—Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
Mario Garcia, a member of the custodial department, belted a home run.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belted
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When the financial crisis hit in 2008, Mindy Fitzpatrick considered selling her family’s 6-acre wooded lot on Friendly Road.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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After Downton wrapped in 2015, Dockery starred as a con artist recently out of prison in the drama series Good Behavior, and in Netflix’s western miniseries Godless in 2019.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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She’s matched wonderfully by Cooke, who leans into her actual Manchester accent to give Cherry a stroppy, sarcastic bent and whose body looks absolutely banging wrapped in an array of oxblood, maroon, and cerise minidresses.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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These two hurricanes come after Hurricane Erin lashed North Carolina's Outer Banks with rough waves and coastal flooding last month.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some liberal commentators, however, have lashed out in response to the shooting, saying calls for prayer are tone deaf responses given the victims were inside a church.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Five of them buzzed the front counter smoothie station, three zipped about under the front counter service window, two flew under a prep table and another two over a prep table.—
David J. Neal
Updated August 22,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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When asked if Flynn had reached out to him recently to discuss taking over as Lucius, the White Lotus star zipped his lips.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Mesa smacked his first career MLB home run — a three-run blast 394 feet to right field — to provide the highlight of the night for the Marlins, who watched the Nationals circle the bases for most of the game.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … CROSSING THE LINE – Ravens' Lamar Jackson retaliates against fan after being smacked in helmet.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The rain pounded so hard Friday afternoon that Aventura police closed a portion of Biscayne Boulevard from 191st Street to 29th Avenue, near Aventura Mall, due to road flooding.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Room for Disagreement Republicans have pounded every Sanders endorsee as a socialist and linked Cooke to her left-wing supporters, regardless of her alignment with their specific policy positions.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Having only raced four times in her career, this Brad Cox trainee strutted her stuff on August 28 in an allowance race on opening day at this Franklin, Kentucky track.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The tone was set on the opening play from scrimmage when defensive back John Nestor picked off a pass and raced 29 yards down the Northwestern State sideline for a touchdown that put the Gophers on top 7-0.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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Delaney-Rowland told him to put the gun away, but when Parker didn’t, Delaney-Rowland punched him again, then Parker shot him in the back of the head, police said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Like the clang of bells, the sound bypassed my ears and punched the air from my lungs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Belted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belted. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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