as in to rope
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
See All Example Sentences for strap
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
See All Example Sentences for strap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strap
Noun
-
Pete Alonso then homered to left-center field on an inside fastball about belt high to tie the score.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
-
Burrows played himself as smart, empathetic, crotchety and, despite generations of experience under his belt, entirely forward-looking.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
Together, the 500 companies on the list roped in $21 trillion in revenue and $2.1 trillion in profits last year, employing 30.5 million people worldwide.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
-
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
Noun
-
Body camera footage and security tapes show the two at the Kuykendall Stadium track meet.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
-
Make sure to use flashing tape to ensure a good seal between material, especially since a porch is going to be exposed to the elements.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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
Verb
-
One group counts $25 million in support from OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife, Anna, alongside $100 million tied to one of Silicon Valley’s biggest venture capital firms, which holds a large stake in OpenAI.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
-
That might be a tall order on the field after Lionel Messi’s record-tying hat trick against Algeria led Argentina to victory on Tuesday.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Verb
-
To no one’s surprise, Bonnie is immediately transfixed by her Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee, whose arrogant smarm effectively threads the needle between Maya Hawke’s Anxiety and Regina George’s everything else).—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
-
An adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name and a sequel to The Shining, director Mike Flanagan threaded an impressive needle with 2019's Doctor Sleep.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strap. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
