1
as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks
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2
as in devoted
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time
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Recent Examples of buckled
Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
As long as all passengers are securely buckled, that dramatically ups the odds of survival in a rollover crash.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
Shanahan and Lynch were side by side watching the drill and initially feared Gage’s ankle had buckled.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
When supply chains buckled during the pandemic, some data center operators took brief notes.
—Ryan Mallory, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
And a bullpen that logged a ton of innings early in the season has buckled under the strain, with both injuries and inefficiency (and in some cases both in the same guys) turning that trust tree into a nightly ordeal of searching for anyone dependable.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
However, the couple buckled after his parents, King George V and Queen Mary, pressured them to name the baby Margaret after Margaret of Scotland.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Listen to pilots and flight attendants and stay seated (and buckled) when you are instructed to do so.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Lindsey Vonn buckled into patent stilettos for her Red Bull anniversary event.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
As long as all passengers are securely buckled, that dramatically ups the odds of survival in a rollover crash.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
Shanahan and Lynch were side by side watching the drill and initially feared Gage’s ankle had buckled.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
When supply chains buckled during the pandemic, some data center operators took brief notes.
—Ryan Mallory, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
And a bullpen that logged a ton of innings early in the season has buckled under the strain, with both injuries and inefficiency (and in some cases both in the same guys) turning that trust tree into a nightly ordeal of searching for anyone dependable.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
However, the couple buckled after his parents, King George V and Queen Mary, pressured them to name the baby Margaret after Margaret of Scotland.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Listen to pilots and flight attendants and stay seated (and buckled) when you are instructed to do so.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
Lindsey Vonn buckled into patent stilettos for her Red Bull anniversary event.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckled
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The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Tottenham collapsed last season when Romero and Mickey van de Ven spent months out injured.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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After studying tapestry at the Duperré School of Applied Arts in Paris, Franjou has devoted herself to sculptural work with linen since 1999.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Grandfather Alcide devoted his life to the farm, father Alessandro modernized it, and today, Alberto, together with his wife Cinzia, has transformed it into a thriving agro-tourism destination.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Last month, a Chinese coast guard vessel collided with a naval destroyer while attempting to drive away a Philippine patrol ship in the South China Sea, leaving its bow crumpled and twisted.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The fabric of his jersey, which should suggest his movement and musculature, is instead accordion-crumpled like a piece of paper.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
30 Aug. 2025
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Remove any yellowing with a paste of lemon juice and baking soda applied to affected areas.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Credits will be automatically applied to upcoming PG&E bills for electricity used in August.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Stellantis tumbled more than 5%.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Constellation Brands shares tumbled more than 6% after the Modelo and Corona parent company cut its outlook for the fiscal year.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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What's the best tax or financial advice that anyone ever gave you?—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The advice that Sanders gave was advice to live by for not just Hunter, but every father out there.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Buckled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckled. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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