BELTS Synonyms: 382 Similar and Opposite Words

belts 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of belt

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 drinks

the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time he knocked back a belt of whiskey before leaving

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belts

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noun (2)

plural of belt

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 parts

a broad geographical area that part of the country is sometimes called "the farm belt" because of the number of farms there

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belts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of belt

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

Noun

Despite the Cougars’ shaky start, with all that Pac-12 prestige, exposure and, importantly, financial income under both teams’ belts, does either have an inherent advantage over the conference’s newcomers? — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026 Missy MacIvor was hogtied with belts from her dresser drawers. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Among the relics of its decline is a hulking complex of rusted pipes, towers and conveyor belts in Delano, just five miles north of the McFarland chipping yard. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 As shoppers tighten their belts and prioritize essentials, brands can no longer count on high-ticket impulse buys or passive seasonal traffic growth. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 What do Prada’s 63 skirts, Chanel’s 83 pairs of shoes, and Celine’s bug-eyed sunglasses and oversized belts have in common? — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Goodwill’s petite styling guidance recommends using belts to give oversized clothing more shape. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026 With these calories under their belts, the Californians scattered to every corner of the plateau before daybreak. — Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026 With Game 1 under their belts, what are both teams looking to get out of today’s game? — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

Still belts out James Taylor songs to the karaoke machine his son keeps downstairs. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 After all that, the kid belts a grand slam and Oklahoma goes on to win. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Billy Bob Thornton belts a song while on stage at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on July 19. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 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

Noun

And a fair fight is not just two fighters throwing the same punches at each other for 50 years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
In the opposite corner of the ring, Evloev is a freestyle fighter, getting a bunch of different kicks and punches to give him the edge.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of punches

Noun

Separate areas for lounging, dining and a drinks station, anchored by rugs, planter clusters or furniture changes, will become the default design brief.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
The beverage lineup includes espresso drinks, lattes, cappuccinos, cold and hot coffee, and specialty seasonal drinks.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of drinks

Noun

Leica still makes film cameras, including the MP and M-A, which have no digital parts.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Faheem Akram, 33, was arrested after a weekslong search involving raids across several parts of the country, a senior official at the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, Atif Ameer, told reporters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of parts

Verb

Which is why golf buddies Tyler Kenney and Zach Smith founded Laced Golf, a digital device that clips onto your shoelaces and gives you real-time feedback on your stance using lights and haptic vibration.

— Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
All of my essentials are packed in my Stowaway, which clips into my weekender as a bag organizer, and can clip out to be worn on its own as a crossbody when walking around during the day or as a clutch when going out in the evening.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 2026

Definition of clips

Verb

The Aegean Dragon maki ($23), for example, combines shrimp tempura with criollo relish and harissa, while the Kataifi ($33) wraps tuna and melon in shredded pastry.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Nolan Interiors wraps individual cushions Over at Martha Stewart, Blythe Copeland recommended the Magic Sofa Covers from Nolan Interiors for households that want a cushion-by-cushion fit.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of wraps

Verb

Higher prices come as Ukraine pounds Russian refineries, forcing Moscow to ban diesel exports.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Part of the problem is that every summer, water pounds down on sidewalks in the Treasure Valley, drops rippling on glassy reflective surfaces, all because of sprinkler jets overshooting the grass and landing on pavement.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of pounds

Verb

Even as China races the United States for AI supremacy, Reuters has reported that China’s Moonshot AI is in talks with Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet for a share of the revenue those companies earn from hosting its Kimi K3 model.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
The high pressure air in the Great Basin races downhill to the coast.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026