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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
Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Her haunting soprano ranged from desolate whispers to expansive belts.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Bugner didn’t hold on to those belts after losing them later in 1971.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
While most global studios are tightening belts in the face of a post-streaming-boom contraction, Mediawan is scaling up.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
Ann visits a department store with her mother, where saleswomen attempt to sell her on a variety of dresses and belts.
—Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Juno follows a long, looping path over the planet's poles, an orbit designed to minimize the probe's exposure to Jupiter's intense radiation belts while still allowing its instruments to capture detailed measurements.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The pastoral excursions are hosted by Janet and Neale McQuistin, who have 108 years of farm life under their belts between them.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
All five players expected to start have starting experience, with two having multiple years of starting experience under their belts.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis have just seven seasons of experience under their belts, making the trio one of the youngest in all of football.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Her haunting soprano ranged from desolate whispers to expansive belts.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Bugner didn’t hold on to those belts after losing them later in 1971.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
While most global studios are tightening belts in the face of a post-streaming-boom contraction, Mediawan is scaling up.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2025
Ann visits a department store with her mother, where saleswomen attempt to sell her on a variety of dresses and belts.
—Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Juno follows a long, looping path over the planet's poles, an orbit designed to minimize the probe's exposure to Jupiter's intense radiation belts while still allowing its instruments to capture detailed measurements.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The pastoral excursions are hosted by Janet and Neale McQuistin, who have 108 years of farm life under their belts between them.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
All five players expected to start have starting experience, with two having multiple years of starting experience under their belts.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belts
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Jere punches Conrad in the face and then knees him in the stomach.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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One of the officers then punches him three times, according to the video.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Summer brings open-air festivals like Flow Festival, in a former power plant, while winter wraps the city in snow.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The new bargain lunch item wraps all-white meat, crispy chicken tender inside a soft flour tortilla alongside crisp lettuce, tomatoes, melty cheddar cheese, and the chain’s signature BBQ Ranch sauce.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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The 40-year-old Froome, who races for Israel–Premier Tech, was airlifted to hospital following a crash during training on August 27, undergoing surgery a day later.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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With only two surviving female white rhinoceros, a team of scientists races to create the world’s first surrogate rhino pregnancy, using cutting-edge science and unwavering resolve.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
23 Aug. 2025
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The latter happens when a ball clips the net before dropping in play.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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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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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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To accomplish this, Barton turned to the fundamental dance technique of spotting, where the dancer finds a focal point in front of them and whips their head around to hold that focus spot and keep themself centered.—
Oliver Sava,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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Wind whips both the sound waves and temperatures around, so bring a blanket even if it’s not forecast to rain or hail.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Belts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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