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
Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
And unlike 130 years ago, Americans are notably not interested in expanding our imperial girth, but rather trimming it.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026
Red-orange and fierce in color, high and wide in girth, the flames surged forward, consuming every house, school, church, business, vehicle, bush and bicycle in its path, animated by hundred mile an hour winds and dragged by the swirling clouds of smoke that flushed ahead and settled over our home.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The extra girth is most noticeable in the main living area, which centers around a combined kitchen and lounge.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
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Noun
But hyaluronic acid has also been studied for girth enhancement too.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
And unlike 130 years ago, Americans are notably not interested in expanding our imperial girth, but rather trimming it.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2026
Red-orange and fierce in color, high and wide in girth, the flames surged forward, consuming every house, school, church, business, vehicle, bush and bicycle in its path, animated by hundred mile an hour winds and dragged by the swirling clouds of smoke that flushed ahead and settled over our home.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
The extra girth is most noticeable in the main living area, which centers around a combined kitchen and lounge.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for girth
Noun
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Foundayo may also improve heart health Narula also noted that Eli Lilly claims Foundayo has been shown to improve heart health indicators in research studies, such as waist circumference, non-HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and systolic blood pressure.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Its defining feature, by far, is a 10-acre lake with a circumference of over a mile.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her remains were bound with rope inside a black plastic bag which was wrapped with duct tape, according to a court filing.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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After a follow-up procedure — during which doctors placed a pair of stents in his heart — and some rehab, Stevens wrapped his recovery at home.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Girth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girth. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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