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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Recent Examples of strap
Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The Honest founder was recently spotted out and about in Los Angeles with a hands-free purse strapped across her body.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
This striped maxi dress has wide straps, a U-shaped neck, and a simple, relaxed fit that’ll look elevated with a waist-cinching belt.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Large numbers of children endured long flights without proper care, according to the report, which included a black-and-white image of infants strapped into airline seats on a flight out of South Korea to Denmark in 1984.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
The Honest founder was recently spotted out and about in Los Angeles with a hands-free purse strapped across her body.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
The original design of the shoes feature a fully adjustable width, four adjustable buckle straps for secure hold, cushioned insole for comfort and a total rise at the heel measuring approximately six inches.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
This striped maxi dress has wide straps, a U-shaped neck, and a simple, relaxed fit that’ll look elevated with a waist-cinching belt.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strap
Noun
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Michael denied leaking photos that were under the belt to The National Enquirer.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sherrill’s massive but vulnerable belt is ideally matched for this material.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Episode Five: With Jeremiah stuck at the office, a reluctant Conrad gets roped into wedding planning with Belly.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Alas, none of that mindfulness could stop Clayton from roping Rachel in and then promptly rejecting her yet again.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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It will be aired via tape delay later on NFL Network.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Benign churn to alleviate overbought conditions or the start of a less trustworthy tape given loss of momentum, challenging seasonal factors and waning momentum?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Thread the rope or cord through the holes in the pool noodle pieces, connecting them.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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It can be used corded or cordless (20 hours), and the misting attachment can keep you up to 10 degrees cooler.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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That’s because, biologically, we’re wired to seek safety and support from these attachment figures—parents, friends, romantic partners—which makes things complicated when that same individual is the one subtly manipulating or dismissing us.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 Aug. 2025
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Growing up in an immigrant household, where achievement was highly valued, I was already wired not to acknowledge stress.—
David Ko,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Those declines were tied to a drop in sales of Weyco's Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, Florsheim and BOGS brands to retailers.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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State lawmaker's per-diem reimbursements are tied to federal rates.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There are ball rolls, drag-backs and sharp-angled passes, all designed to manipulate opposition defenders and thread the ball through the spaces his movement creates.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Simply create a small loop at the end of your wire before threading on beads.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strap. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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