as in to wrap
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
you'll need to make sure you girth the saddle tightly or you'll fall off the horse
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Recent Examples of girth
Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 8 May 2025
Acquaintances from his Mount Vernon days have suggested other provenances, such as Mr. Combs puffing out his chest to enhance his girth.
—Ben Sisario, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
For a franchise that once prioritized playmakers — sometimes irresponsibly — Dallas chose to begin its draft with the biggest, nastiest blocker of this class in Tyler Booker, wisely providing the girth and guts needed to combat the dominant defensive lines of the NFC East.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
How to pick a winner: look for firm, straight stalks, compact, tightly closed tips, a uniformity in girth among the beauties in the bunch for even cooking time, and freshly trimmed ends.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Noun
In my truck, the chair disappeared against the side of my bed, unlike the Trailhead, which squeezes down into an awkward cylindrical shape that never fits anywhere well because of its girth.
—Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 8 May 2025
Acquaintances from his Mount Vernon days have suggested other provenances, such as Mr. Combs puffing out his chest to enhance his girth.
—Ben Sisario, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
For a franchise that once prioritized playmakers — sometimes irresponsibly — Dallas chose to begin its draft with the biggest, nastiest blocker of this class in Tyler Booker, wisely providing the girth and guts needed to combat the dominant defensive lines of the NFC East.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
How to pick a winner: look for firm, straight stalks, compact, tightly closed tips, a uniformity in girth among the beauties in the bunch for even cooking time, and freshly trimmed ends.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for girth
Noun
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Other factors, including rising ocean levels and the warming—and thus swelling—of the atmosphere can make a difference too, slightly increasing planetary circumference.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Plus, people who supplement with 30 grams of ground flaxseed have been found to see more reductions in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio compared to a control group.10 How to Use It: Try using whole or ground flaxseeds as a high-fiber topping for oatmeal, chia pudding, and smoothie bowls.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 July 2025
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As guests arrived, they were treated to tote bags filled with various goodies, including fresh baguettes wrapped in personalized tissue paper designed by Mariee Ami's vice president of graphic design, Mary Baugh, who was behind all of the wedding artwork.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Open up the panels for a cooler, roomier feel, or layer in more blankets and wrap it up tight on chillier nights.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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“Girth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girth. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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