Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strapped
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As a result, phishing emails tied to this breach may appear legitimate and urgent.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026 -
One minute later, on a cross-ice pass from Kyrou to Pavel Buchnevich, and a seam pass from Buchnevich to Snuggerud, the 21-year-old rookie teed up a one-timer for his third game-winning goal of the season, tied for the team lead.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Oversized belts cinched over trenches, trousers, and skirts made a strong showing on the Max Mara Fall/Winter 2025/2026 runway in Milan–a clear signal that bold belting is back and ready to elevate everyday styling.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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The fabric’s four-way stretch is slightly cinched at the waist to enhance your curves, while the A-line silhouette is still relaxed enough for cozy winter outfits.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Rather than leave, community leaders rallied to defend the site, leading to the creation of Sakura Square and Tamai Tower on the block bounded by Larimer, 20th, Lawrence and 19th Streets.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Each time Ivy's owner, Ryan, draws nearer, the dog fakes him out and bounds away, tail wagging.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the last 15 or so years, celebrities have been, in general, more trussed up, as red carpets have become a heightened economic prospective for stars and designers alike.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The team's results have uncovered that its fast-moving molecular outflows are threaded by strong, organized magnetic structures.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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China messaging is already being threaded into the AI super PAC narrative.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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In addition to their family bond, the three are tethered by a house as each generation inherits it through the years.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Following his arraignment, he was released on a $25,000 bond and ordered to be tethered to a GPS and continue mental health treatment.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Strapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strapped. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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