bindings

noun

plural of binding
as in straps

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  1. straps
  2. tapes
  3. belts
  4. lists
Noun
  • This pretty pair has the same silhouette, shiny gold straps, and dainty buckles as Sarandon’s.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Featured on the spring 2026 ready-to-wear runway, the style leans into the biker aesthetic with double buckle straps adding hardware into the mix.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
Definition of straps
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  • Former President Joe Biden on Friday dropped his lawsuit attempting to bar the release of his memoir tapes to the public, after an appeals court ruled in favor of releasing them.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
  • While other kids his age were doling out loot bags stuffed with Bazooka bubble gum and slap bracelets, Lovett was recording his favorite music on cassette tapes as party favors.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026
Definition of tapes
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  • Knight brought both belts into the ring, distracting the referee by throwing the world title in the ring.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • In 1990, with a decade of ups and downs under their belts, the couple had a Hindu wedding ceremony in Bali.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of belts
Noun
  • Guest lists of hundreds of people and celebrations lasting up to three or four days are hardly uncommon, usually a mix of traditional rituals and elaborate parties.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • The resources Missing Link lists on its website are designed to benefit a family member of a missing person.
    — Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 29 July 2026
Definition of lists
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