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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
Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
And like the plushie toys, designer goods — bags, belts, shoes and sunglasses — make for an impressive show-and-tell.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Squeri relates that the pair then spent hours picking out fabrics for shirts, suits, sports jackets, and overcoats, and selecting elegant shoes, socks, and belts.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Analysts had wondered whether consumers would tighten their belts and forgo vacations given the higher travel costs.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
There’s much ado about belts, a cerulean soliloquy, and a throwaway line about an eyelash curler that, frankly, should have landed better.
—Faran Krentcil, Allure, 4 May 2026
At the waist and hips, the look featured silk satin bow belts.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The Hawks should have more chemistry now that most of them have a full NHL season under their belts, and plugging Stenberg into that would fit like a puzzle piece.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Padded straps protect shoulders, and many have belts and snaps to help secure heavier loads.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
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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Prosecutors said that the group targeted trucks carrying Louis Vuitton merchandise, including sunglasses, handbags, shoes and belts.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
And like the plushie toys, designer goods — bags, belts, shoes and sunglasses — make for an impressive show-and-tell.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Squeri relates that the pair then spent hours picking out fabrics for shirts, suits, sports jackets, and overcoats, and selecting elegant shoes, socks, and belts.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Analysts had wondered whether consumers would tighten their belts and forgo vacations given the higher travel costs.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
There’s much ado about belts, a cerulean soliloquy, and a throwaway line about an eyelash curler that, frankly, should have landed better.
—Faran Krentcil, Allure, 4 May 2026
At the waist and hips, the look featured silk satin bow belts.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The Hawks should have more chemistry now that most of them have a full NHL season under their belts, and plugging Stenberg into that would fit like a puzzle piece.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Padded straps protect shoulders, and many have belts and snaps to help secure heavier loads.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
Verb
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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David then rushes forward and punches Niemi in the back of the head at least twice, according to the video.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Malcolm Arnold’s 2,000-square-foot business, Apple Core Electronics, on Flushing Avenue in Bushwick makes exterior intercom panels, sets their wiring, punches buttons and engraves addresses.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Rather than relying on separate block foundations, the design uses a single flowing geometry that wraps around trees to define the interior and exterior spaces.—
Bridget Borgobello
May 02,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
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In that chamber, it’s sponsored by both House Speaker Julie McCluskie and Majority Leader Monica Duran, giving it solid odds of passing before the legislature wraps for the year on May 13.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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That game enabled the younger brother to mentally shift from a pitcher prone to walks to a pitcher who now consistently pounds the zone.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Irons pounds the drums like Bam-Bam smashing on two garbage-can lids.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Eta Aquarid meteors can be spotted from April 19 to May 28 as Earth passes through the debris trail left in the wake of Halley's Comet as the comet races along its 76-year orbit.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Jake LaRavia races down for a layup.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 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 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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While Deborah licks her wounds from bombing very, very hard, the Frank interview plays.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
1 May 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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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 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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Gagen, who hits left-handed, started the season setting but moved to full-time hitting.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Jackson’s hits compilation Number Ones is at Number 13, the Michael soundtrack is at Number 37, and The Essential Michael Jackson is at Number 158.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2026
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“Belts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belts. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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