as in belts
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 straps
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
For the occasion, 16-year-old Consuelos selected a pastel purple Alice + Olivia satin evening gown featuring ruching on the side, delicate straps and a side slit.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Offered in multiple colors and textures, the Kirat silhouette embodies minimalistic glamour with its simple straps crisscrossing in an X-shape across the toes and a sharp stiletto heel.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
With adjustable straps, a smocked back, and a flattering silhouette, this linen midi immediately caught my eye.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Police secured a search warrant for the home and recovered equipment often used for animal fighting including metal spurs, straps, medications and transport containers.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Choose from classic styles, vegan leather designs with interchangeable straps, clear styles great for summer events and tumbler compatible styles.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
A lot of standard plastic closet hangers — the ones with little clips or notches meant for straps or accessories — can double as makeshift chip clips.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Standard hangers with notches Many standard plastic hangers have small notches or grooves along the top, originally designed to hold garment straps or accessories in place.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Padded straps protect shoulders, and many have belts and snaps to help secure heavier loads.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
For the occasion, 16-year-old Consuelos selected a pastel purple Alice + Olivia satin evening gown featuring ruching on the side, delicate straps and a side slit.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Offered in multiple colors and textures, the Kirat silhouette embodies minimalistic glamour with its simple straps crisscrossing in an X-shape across the toes and a sharp stiletto heel.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
With adjustable straps, a smocked back, and a flattering silhouette, this linen midi immediately caught my eye.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Police secured a search warrant for the home and recovered equipment often used for animal fighting including metal spurs, straps, medications and transport containers.
—Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Choose from classic styles, vegan leather designs with interchangeable straps, clear styles great for summer events and tumbler compatible styles.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
A lot of standard plastic closet hangers — the ones with little clips or notches meant for straps or accessories — can double as makeshift chip clips.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Standard hangers with notches Many standard plastic hangers have small notches or grooves along the top, originally designed to hold garment straps or accessories in place.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
Noun
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But two decades on, the sequel (in theaters May 1) arrives in an extremely different landscape, which has forced media companies to tighten their belts as page views plummet and AI surges.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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From anti-theft bags and money belts to AirTags and noise-cancelling headphones, here are all of the travel must-haves on my packing list for my mom.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Tribune became the first news organization to publish the entire 246,000-word transcript of the Watergate tapes, scooping even the government printing office by several hours.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Among the items seized during the search were all ballots, tabulator tapes from the scanners that tally the votes, electronic ballot images created when the ballots were counted and then recounted, and all voter rolls from the 2020 election.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For a sporty option, try a funnel neck bomber jacket, and opt for one that cinches at the waist or hip to accentuate your shape.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The vest subtly cinches at the waist, creating a flattering shape.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to Healthline, that constellation of symptoms ties directly back to how the body handles excess blood sugar.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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That ties the 1992-93 Heat roster for the most on any opening night roster in franchise history.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Naema is the protagonist whose story threads throughout the whole trilogy, even as other characters come and go.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Few journeys bring you as close to this breathtaking landscape as the Rocky Mountaineer, a train that threads through canyons, forests, and mountain passes.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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