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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
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Postural Changes and Musculoskeletal Disorders Wearing tight pants or belts regularly can put pressure on the skeletal system and nerves, potentially leading to misalignment of the pelvis and muscle imbalance over time.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
American consumers who have come to expect an endless supply of cheap goods that roll off Chinese conveyor belts are bracing for higher prices.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
The stylish Keaton — known for her trousers, turtlenecks, boots, big belts and bigger hats — also was a committed preservationist whose writing and photography led to memoirs and photo books about California architecture.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
That had the side benefit of building a hedge against economic slowdowns, as such merchandise often appeals to consumers who are tightening their belts.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Use the same styling tips from above, and feel free to add slim belts or silk scarves to add some dimension to black-and-white outfits.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
The young girl allegedly told police she was beaten with belts, cords, and sticks, while she was also cut with scissors and choked with a belt, per ABC 13 citing the Sheriff's Office.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
After defending the belts in 1995, Foreman vacated the titles and later retired for good in 1997.
—Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
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The return to the runway of thin belts that define the silhouette, like Victoria Beckham’s.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Postural Changes and Musculoskeletal Disorders Wearing tight pants or belts regularly can put pressure on the skeletal system and nerves, potentially leading to misalignment of the pelvis and muscle imbalance over time.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
American consumers who have come to expect an endless supply of cheap goods that roll off Chinese conveyor belts are bracing for higher prices.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
The stylish Keaton — known for her trousers, turtlenecks, boots, big belts and bigger hats — also was a committed preservationist whose writing and photography led to memoirs and photo books about California architecture.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
That had the side benefit of building a hedge against economic slowdowns, as such merchandise often appeals to consumers who are tightening their belts.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Use the same styling tips from above, and feel free to add slim belts or silk scarves to add some dimension to black-and-white outfits.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
The young girl allegedly told police she was beaten with belts, cords, and sticks, while she was also cut with scissors and choked with a belt, per ABC 13 citing the Sheriff's Office.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
After defending the belts in 1995, Foreman vacated the titles and later retired for good in 1997.
—Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belts
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But the semifinals starting at Las Vegas definitely tips the scales toward Joe Gibbs Racing, as this is a track where Hamlin, Bell and Briscoe are well suited to get a win that punches one of their tickets to the title finale.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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For its relatively small footprint, Hôtel Place d'Armes punches far above its weight from a culinary POV, with a fabulous on-site brasserie, a trendy sushi bar, and a panoramic roof terrace (open seasonally) that’s widely considered one of the city’s best spots for outdoor drinks with a view.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, as the project wraps in coming years, that total will soar to 5,700 acres.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The beauty of the design is that the wood wraps around the entire back.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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As the science races forward, the number of type 1 diabetes cases is surging.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google As SpaceX races to dominate satellite-to-phone services, Verizon is doubling down on rival AST SpaceMobile instead.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Posted to the account @maisythemarshmallow on September 19, the video shows the dog, named Maisy, lying calmly as the cat snuggles up and licks her face.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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When asked the question, the owl takes the lollipop and licks it three times before chomping down on its hard shell exterior and handing the stick back to the child.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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In fact, in an age where anyone can turn themselves into content or media, self-producing their own persona, this theme hits even deeper than ever.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the video, Campos whips her long hair in disbelief.—
Christina Noriega,
Refinery29,
13 Oct. 2025
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So unless Benito uncharacteristically whips out a slate of cover songs, his set will be entirely in Spanish.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Belts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belts. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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