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as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a shattering belt to the rock with a hammer
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as in sashes
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 clips
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 wraps
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 pounds
to strike repeatedly
belted the punching bag relentlessly
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as in races
to proceed or move quickly
the boy went belting along on his skateboard
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Recent Examples of belts
Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
His first attempt to unify the belts came at UFC 254 in October 2020.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuriathen takes on interim champ Justin Gaethje, one of just two Americans who currently hold even a share of the UFC’s 11 championship belts.
—Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
At one point, about a dozen people, most wearing Knicks jerseys, jumped on top of a cab stuck in traffic and stomped on and busted the front windshield, while several revelers took turns using belts to whip the hood of the taxi, according to bystander video.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Then Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria takes on interim champ Justin Gaethje, one of just two Americans who currently hold even a share of the UFC’s 11 championship belts.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
The tournament in Brazil is still a year away, but young players such as Lopez, 19, and Serrajordi, 18, will travel to World Cup 2027 with another 12 months’ experience under their belts.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 June 2026
Some people prefer to use money belts for cash.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Styling tricks like denim jackets, crisp button-downs, belts, and statement accessories can instantly transform a simple sundress outfit.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
In the defining scene of Sinners, Sammie belts the tune at a juke joint as a brief history of Black music unfurls around him.
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
Vanessa Orozco is a vocal powerhouse as Reina, who belts out ballad after ballad and credibly portrays her character’s desperation and determination.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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The six-by-six-foot piece is composed entirely of belts — dozens of them — arranged carefully across the canvas.
—Nia Dumas, NPR, 16 June 2026
His first attempt to unify the belts came at UFC 254 in October 2020.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuriathen takes on interim champ Justin Gaethje, one of just two Americans who currently hold even a share of the UFC’s 11 championship belts.
—Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
At one point, about a dozen people, most wearing Knicks jerseys, jumped on top of a cab stuck in traffic and stomped on and busted the front windshield, while several revelers took turns using belts to whip the hood of the taxi, according to bystander video.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Then Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria takes on interim champ Justin Gaethje, one of just two Americans who currently hold even a share of the UFC’s 11 championship belts.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
The tournament in Brazil is still a year away, but young players such as Lopez, 19, and Serrajordi, 18, will travel to World Cup 2027 with another 12 months’ experience under their belts.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 June 2026
Some people prefer to use money belts for cash.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Styling tricks like denim jackets, crisp button-downs, belts, and statement accessories can instantly transform a simple sundress outfit.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Verb
Mike Schmidt belts the 535th home run of his career during 1st inning off Padres starting pitcher Andy Hawkins, moving Schmidt past Jimmie Foxx into sole possession of 8th place on the all-time home run list.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
In the defining scene of Sinners, Sammie belts the tune at a juke joint as a brief history of Black music unfurls around him.
—Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
Vanessa Orozco is a vocal powerhouse as Reina, who belts out ballad after ballad and credibly portrays her character’s desperation and determination.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belts
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The Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s latest is a crisp and candid twee pop record with unexpected studio touches and gut punches.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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No such punches could be seen on the video.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Miguel said many customers are opting to grab their drinks and go rather than linger outside as smoke drifts through the neighborhood.—
Kayla Bartkowski,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Food and drinks will be available for purchase.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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The Qataris, garbed in white robes with red sashes, sat directly behind the goal in the lower bowl.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Plus, the print was inspired by vintage kimonos and Japanese sashes.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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Options include hosting no programming, closing parts of the building to allow for limited programming or scheduling a limited series of closures around the building while a full slate of programming continues.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off was only Mia Sara's second film role, but her Sloane Peterson has come to be heralded as one of the defining parts of her career.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The mural that wraps around the room depicts the colorful life of the bar’s namesake, Arabella Huntington, the second wife of railroad magnate Collis Potter Huntington, and the cocktails in the drinks menu are playfully written as fictional entries in Arabella’s diary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Still, there’s something fitting about a trans teen comedy released in 2026 that wraps things up too soon.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Teams go bonkers when the player pounds their school name on the bracket.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Rain pounds down in a stinging curtain.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Once again, extraordinary wealth is concentrating into fewer hands while technology races ahead faster than society’s moral conscience.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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While Jackson County races to hear the last of homeowners’ appeals from the troubled 2023 property valuation cycle, some could be eligible for a class action lawsuit.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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“Belts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belts. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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