STRAP Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of strap

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

That way the soft belt touches your bag, not the dirty strap. — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026 Travelon bags excel in this area, with their slash-proof straps, locking zippers, and RFID-blocking materials to prevent digital theft of private information. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

Grey has been pegged as the future of NXT and giving her the title would certainly strap a rocket to her back. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 Princess Kate later revealed that William had spent time practicing for that precise moment by strapping a doll inside the car seat. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for strap

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Noun

The line also includes accessories such as caps, beanies, belts, bags, socks and footwear along with workwear staples such as a belt with pockets, an apron and a belt-pocket piece.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
It’s equipped with a cushioned running belt and shock-absorbing pads for smooth walks.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of belt

Verb

Local authorities would rope together timber logs for a makeshift bridge, but in the rainy season, the logs would grow slippery and floods would wash them away.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Climbers who rope up together learn from one another, with no strict hierarchy.

— William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of rope

Noun

As Veach recalled it, that began with venturing back into the Eagles’ library with a basket and loading it up with VHS tapes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Allen is also remembered for tripping opponents three times in a calendar year, all of them caught on tape.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of tape

Verb

Settings and controls Many electric or corded heating pads come with some type of temperature control, either through a remote or on the pad.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Electric snow blowers are corded and good for clearing light to moderate snow off patios, porches, walkways, and small-to-medium-size driveways.

— Christina Cush, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of cord

Verb

Nearly all members of Florida’s Legislature voted to put the amendment on the ballot, though some Democrats expressed concern about tying the state’s hands by restricting the chunk of money.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
That man stayed ready throughout, and was always in his suit and tie and took it very seriously—but also kept some levity in the back of it.

— Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of tie

Verb

On the Cougars’ next possession, Grant threaded a pass through two Cavalier defenders, finding Kyion Rattler for an apparent 55-yard score.

— Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
According to Cara Robertson’s 2019 book The Trial of Lizzie Borden, her defense team struggled to thread the needle between explaining the bloody rags without offering the prosecution a new lane to discredit her.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

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