1
as in collapses
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 devotes
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 buckles
Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The word nearly buckles my knees.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
To his yacht-aspiring wrist, the buyer buckles a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer II, a watch designed to commemorate Sir Edmund Hillary’s 1953 summit of Everest.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The word nearly buckles my knees.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckles
Verb
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Love collapses, and her mother cries out several times before the body camera footage ends.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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There’s an even bigger problem, though—Charlie collapses on the floor in pain, alone in the office, as the season ends.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Despite the elegiac tone, Jill also devotes much of the book to the social side of being first lady.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
4 June 2026
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The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Future updates tested the ability to upload videos or photos to inspire songs, in addition to using partial compositions, a cappella vocals, loops, and other audio uploads to create songs.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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Chains dangled from belt loops and wrists.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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At the same time, Dangerous Woman, one of Grande's earliest releases, tumbles down the roster.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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At only 20 feet high, Abrams Falls’ stature isn’t its most impressive quality; however, the sheer force of water that tumbles down it is an experience to enjoy with several senses—certainly sight, but also sound and feel too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Verb
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This article was generated by the CA Earthquake Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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The same also applies to players from other smaller soccer nations.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The potential advantages of a deep plane facelift include a more natural-looking rejuvenation with presumptive better improvement of the mid-face and nasolabial folds (the lines between the nose and mouth).—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Taking a minute each week—or, ideally, after each load—to wipe down the gasket folds helps prevent buildup, keeps the machine smelling fresh, and helps maintain your washer's performance.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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When Georgie bends down and peers into the drain, a pair of eyes stare back at him.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Harvest the flowers as the buds first begin to open and when the stem still bends easily.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Plan to deep-clean your refrigerator every three or four months by removing drawers and shelves and washing them in warm, soapy water and cleaning the coils on the back of the fridge.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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At least twice a year, have an HVAC technician check your system, clean the coils, and ensure the system is working efficiently.—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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“Buckles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckles. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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