Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strapped
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The host nation was tied with winter sport-powerhouse Norway heading into yesterday, but a four-medal day gave Italian athletes the edge.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026 -
The executive chef at Stagioni-Four Seasons of Food in Charlotte grew up in Columbus, Ohio, spending summers with her grandparents near the Ohio River, helping to tend their garden from the planting stages through harvest time, setting the stage for a career tied to fresh, farm-to-table cuisine.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Even statement belts were used as a playful styling tool as they were cinched over coats and heavy layers.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Once you’re cinched into the five-point harness and turn the ignition key, the sensory hit is immediate.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Photos shared by the department show a silvery gray fox bounding majestically across a white snowy plain beneath towering, sunlit alpine peaks.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the special filmed at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, Fleming bounds across the stage sharing his takes on masculinity, conga lines, Trader Joes, Oreos, NPR, dog breeds and more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 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 artist is unknown but has been colloquially named the Flower Painter of Matera for the red poppy-like blooms threaded through the frescoes.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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On Walden’s watch, Disney’s TV platform and studio operations have threaded the needle with shows and franchises that lend themselves to what Disney does best — leverage its top properties across the company’s many outlets, from movies and TV shows to social media to theme parks.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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By the time rescuers arrived, juvenile puppies were roaming freely on the property, while adult dogs were tethered to trees.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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An animal cruelty investigation involving two dogs has ignited outrage on social media, after photos revealed the pets were tethered and abandoned during Charlotte’s weekend snow storm.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Strapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strapped. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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