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noun

Definition of strapnext
as in belt
a narrow and usually flat piece of a material that is used for fastening, holding together, or wrapping something She had the nervous habit of fiddling with the strap of her watch.

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verb

as in to rope

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Recent Examples of strap
Noun
Pz’ spends much of his proper debut, No Turning Back, equally baffled by his good fortune and ready to fasten it to his side with a Gucci strap before anyone else can take it. — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026 In summer 2026, fashion brands are offering less and less chunky sandals and instead leaning into minimalist cage-toe designs and thin ankle straps that delicately wrap around the foot. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026
Verb
The method of nitrogen hypoxia requires prisoners to breathe in the gas through an industrial-grade mask while strapped to a gurney and being deprived of oxygen. — Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 12 June 2026 Overhead lighting in the dining room and above the kitchen island look almost like an Hermès horse bridle, constructed with caramel leather strapping and elegant brass finishes. — Elizabeth Kiefer, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for strap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strap
  1. belt
  2. rope
  3. tape
  4. wire
  5. tie
  6. thread
Noun
  • The voluminous sleeves add dimension while balancing your proportions, and the adjustable belt cinches the waist for a flattering, customized fit.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Our tip for creating a truly cool look is to pair a simple white T-shirt or tank with your long denim shorts, then go big with a fun belt and matching bag.
    — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 7 July 2026
Definition of belt
Verb
  • Climbers who rope up together learn from one another, with no strict hierarchy.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Some of those startups started in the San Francisco Bay area, where AI dating apps are hosting parties, speed dating, coffee meet-ups and other in-person events to rope people into using their new service.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
Definition of rope
Noun
  • The Surf Gang producer stays busy with a new tape that links an eclectic cast of 25 collaborators with his shimmery beats.
    — Oba Awolowo, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
  • Cristobal studies tape of every player UM signs, but Smith does a lot of the necessary legwork, because even Cristobal — with his tireless work ethic — can’t do everything.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of tape
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of wire
Verb
  • Acuff hit one of two free throws to tie the game with 38 seconds remaining.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
  • Gomez's glam team tied the look together with a sleek bun, pink lipstick, and smoky eye makeup.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of tie
Verb
  • Closing down neither Moroccan player left him in no man’s land, allowing Brahim Diaz to thread the ball through the heart of Brazil’s defence for Ismael Saibari to score.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • In terms of threading the needle between the experimentation and playing Lestat does before landing on a style that’s uniquely his, Lestat’s preference for musical exploration is akin to Hart’s own.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
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“Strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strap. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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