as in belts
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
drew a handkerchief from the girdle around her waist and offered it to the knight as a token of affection
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as in wraps
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
trees girdled the campus, essentially hiding it from view wire girdling the bundle of firewood
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as in circles
to travel completely around
an asteroid belt that girdles the inner planets of the solar system
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as in surrounds
to form a circle around
the rings that famously girdle the planet Saturn
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Recent Examples of girdles
Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Noun
Few actresses at the time said no to wearing girdles, says Haspiel.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girdles
Noun
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The six-by-six-foot piece is composed entirely of belts — dozens of them — arranged carefully across the canvas.—
Nia Dumas,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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His first attempt to unify the belts came at UFC 254 in October 2020.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Between the cups, the actress's top is held together by a single thin string that wraps around to tie at the mid-back.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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The resulting design is a hybrid of textile innovation, a proprietary fitting system, and garment engineering for a piece that wraps around the body, giving a personalized support system to wearers.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The book circles political concerns that remain relevant today, including empire, caste prejudice, and the dangers of despotism and corruption.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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One of Geneva Lake's main attractions is the public walking path, which circles the entire lake for over 20 miles.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Metal fencing, some 20 feet high, surrounds the perimeter while a slew of metal detectors and X-ray machines await those who breach the fortress.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Part of that use is simply imparting energy into a blanket of molten salt that surrounds the fusion chamber.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The Qataris, garbed in white robes with red sashes, sat directly behind the goal in the lower bowl.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Plus, the print was inspired by vintage kimonos and Japanese sashes.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Starlink is a constellation of satellites that orbits Earth at around 340 miles, which is much closer than other geostationary satellites, according to the company’s website.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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The sentiment rings especially true for Northern Irish Christian Benjamin Dilworth, who embarked upon the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail in May 2023 after being diagnosed with a rare chronic liver disease earlier that year.—
Mariam Amini,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Kyle Mulholland, the bartender, rings the bar’s bell, and the lights flicker as everyone cheers again and goes to close out their tabs.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The navy blue heels feature a pointed toe, with a low cut vamp and satin ribbons that tie around the ankles.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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Zucchini ribbons are the perfect silky texture to soak up the classic Mediterranean dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and herby za'atar seasoning.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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“Girdles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girdles. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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