as in to rope
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Recent Examples of strap
Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 13 June 2026
For something with a cleaner finish, the Citizen Fio in orange strap is an easy stacking piece, designed to pair with other bracelets like a chic tennis bracelet or even a chunkier piece with Knicks- charms.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
Astronauts strap their feet onto a small platform and pull on a handle connected to a cable.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The deceptively roomy, buttery-smooth leather style features a convertible crossbody strap, metal feet, interior pockets, and an outfit-polishing silhouette.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 13 June 2026
For something with a cleaner finish, the Citizen Fio in orange strap is an easy stacking piece, designed to pair with other bracelets like a chic tennis bracelet or even a chunkier piece with Knicks- charms.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
In winter, the mountains transform into one of Japan's top ski destinations, with dozens of resorts accessible within minutes of bullet train stations; non-skiers can strap on traditional Japanese snowshoes and sip hot tea in the snowy forest.
—Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
Astronauts strap their feet onto a small platform and pull on a handle connected to a cable.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strap
Noun
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On the other hand, a main-belt origin for Kamoʻoalewa would suggest that its ruddy resemblance to moon rocks is a by-product of extreme space weathering, which would have implications for how other reddened asteroids are classified.—
Andrew Jones,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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At one point, about a dozen people, most wearing Knicks jerseys, jumped on top of a cab stuck in traffic and stomped on and busted the front windshield, while several revelers took turns using belts to whip the hood of the taxi, according to bystander video.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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There’s a big frontier out there to conquer, and Courseau is now enough of a cowboy to rope it, brand it, and ride it into the sunset.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The legal dispute has managed to rope in a host of celebrity names, some who might be dragged into court to testify.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Combining bouncy flows ripped off vintage Gucci tapes with the attitude of the flyest girl on the block, Bunna’s new-age futuristic Atlanta rap has the feel-good spirit of skipping rope at your neighborhood park.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
11 Dec. 2025
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Dementia awareness, Hmong New Year among the themes Walk through the main entrance, and you'll be greeted by a friendly woolly mammoth constructed from clear packing tape; a white, fluffy tree; and bright red mushrooms.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Colorado Avalanche entered the Western Conference final with an aura of near invincibility after leading the NHL wire to wire, and cruising through the first two rounds in just nine games.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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That hormones shape our moods and feelings, wire our brains and guide numerous, diverse processes throughout the body means that the practice of endocrinology is not based around any particular organ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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With the duel tied at 88-88, the Aces called time-out with five seconds left.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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While Riley was working his way up the Boise State depth chart, Jeanty has been trying to find success with a struggling Las Vegas Raiders team that is tied for the worst record and fewest points scored in the entire NFL.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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To create a whimsical star garland, leave a little extra yarn on the end of each star and tie them to a long piece of yarn or simply thread a piece of yarn through multiple stars.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Dec. 2025
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The members of the Fed are trying to thread quite a needle.—
Yasmin Vossoughian,
NBC news,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strap. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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