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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
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Most missions to the belts are short to minimize exposure to damaging radiation.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The probe was one of two launched in 2012 from Florida to study Earth's hazardous Van Allen radiation belts.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Mission studying radiation belts The spacecraft were originally designed for a two-year mission but ended up operating for nearly seven years.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
The Van Allen Probe A — along with its twin, the Van Allen Probe B — studied the radiation belts for years longer than expected before concluding their mission in 2019 when the vehicles ran out of fuel.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Des Phemmes stacked waistbands and belts on bottoms and Blumarine added an overlay of chain jewelry to its low-rise jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Blazy pulled waistlines dramatically low — belts slung to mid-thigh, pleated skirts starting where blazers ended.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Properties ranging from boutique hotels to luxury resorts keep backup clothing items, such as ties, bow ties, dark socks, pantyhose, belts, and fashion tape.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
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We’re told to tighten our belts.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Most missions to the belts are short to minimize exposure to damaging radiation.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The probe was one of two launched in 2012 from Florida to study Earth's hazardous Van Allen radiation belts.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Mission studying radiation belts The spacecraft were originally designed for a two-year mission but ended up operating for nearly seven years.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
The Van Allen Probe A — along with its twin, the Van Allen Probe B — studied the radiation belts for years longer than expected before concluding their mission in 2019 when the vehicles ran out of fuel.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Des Phemmes stacked waistbands and belts on bottoms and Blumarine added an overlay of chain jewelry to its low-rise jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Blazy pulled waistlines dramatically low — belts slung to mid-thigh, pleated skirts starting where blazers ended.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Properties ranging from boutique hotels to luxury resorts keep backup clothing items, such as ties, bow ties, dark socks, pantyhose, belts, and fashion tape.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
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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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All three appear to assessing damage and talking before Riley punches a rear quarter window on Barber's vehicle, the complaint said.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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After letting other fast men hit out first in the wind, Magnier punches through the middle and there is nothing that rivals Jordi Meeus or Jasper Philipsen can do.—
Andy McGrath,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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In another scene, Pidgeon wraps herself in a robe while smoking a cigarette in the hotel’s bathtub.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sheeran, meanwhile, wraps his Australian Loop Tour tonight at the Adelaide Oval.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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James is staring into the middle distance while Luka pounds the air out of the Spalding for twenty seconds per possession.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the present, Simon (now played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) pounds his car’s steering wheel, driving away from wreckage.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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The officer quickly races into the arena, the more than 21-minute video released by the Pawtucket Police Department shows.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pretending to be asleep, the girl desperately calls a family member who races to the house and calls 911 while on the road.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The holder clips right to your pack or waders and keeps everything in a neat, easy-to-dispense stack.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
23 Dec. 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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Then, Mitski licks up the blood on the girl’s finger.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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After the drill, Ruin rolls onto his back, then licks a reporter's nose.—
Megan Sauer
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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As of now, the areas with the greatest threat to see any significant accumulation would be the farthest southeastern parts of our region before the storm zips off to the east.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Motherhood, grief, forgiveness, and love will take over the big screen when Reminders of Him hits theaters on March 13, 2026.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cuba scored in the bottom half on Yoelkis Guibert’s run-scoring groundout off winner Cal Quantrill, who allowed an unearned run and two hits over five innings.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Belts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belts. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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