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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
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
Check belts and hoses for dryness or cracking, make sure your tires are in good shape and replace coolant fluids.
—Danny Smith, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The last eight Cup championship-winning coaches did so with about four seasons with their current team already under their belts, on average.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
As part of the simulation, the humanoids used onboard cameras and AI reasoning to detect barcodes, pick up packages and place them onto conveyor belts with their barcode facing down.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 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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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
Check belts and hoses for dryness or cracking, make sure your tires are in good shape and replace coolant fluids.
—Danny Smith, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The last eight Cup championship-winning coaches did so with about four seasons with their current team already under their belts, on average.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
As part of the simulation, the humanoids used onboard cameras and AI reasoning to detect barcodes, pick up packages and place them onto conveyor belts with their barcode facing down.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 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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Most baseball fights produce a little shoving, occasional hugging, some dancing and pulled powderpuff punches.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Three days before the first punches are set to be thrown at a White House-UFC event, the South Lawn is unrecognizable.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Ahead, nutrition experts discuss the best fruits to eat for protein, offering suggestions for adding these sweet sensations to drinks and dishes.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Seeing the tourist sights in Boston Visitors have spent their time enjoying the city's atmosphere, hot weather, drinks and local food, while also taking in some of Boston's most famous attractions.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
14 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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The main difference between single-hung and double-hung windows is the number of movable sashes.—
Anna Popp,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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While the atmosphere should be equal parts raucous and circus at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, the Spurs are desperate to win a basketball game in the middle of it all.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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One of the best parts of Dragon Striker is its visual artistry.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 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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Between the cups, the actress's top is held together by a single thin string that wraps around to tie at the mid-back.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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The resulting design is a hybrid of textile innovation, a proprietary fitting system, and garment engineering for a piece that wraps around the body, giving a personalized support system to wearers.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 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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The fate of roughly $2 billion annually that was intended to help reduce wildfire risk, promote clean water and build affordable housing, along with other efforts across California, is uncertain as the Legislature races to pass a state budget by Monday.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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In another clip, as the couple pulls into the driveway of the property, floodwater rapidly races down the concrete.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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“Belts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belts. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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