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
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Sandals have two small straps for an upper, one above the toes and the other above the main portion of the foot.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Pepper’s Lift Up bikini top, for instance, has lightly lined cups that gradually build volume for a natural-looking boost, along with adjustable straps and a customizable back fit.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 May 2026
These leg straps are designed to be used with the Nintendo Switch Sports game, specifically for soccer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The bathing suit boasts easily adjustable straps, plus a shelf bra and removable cups.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Cut with a low neckline and looping straps detailed with subtle embossed beads, it’s designed to support and accentuate all parts of your body, especially with a gentle flare at the hem.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
With triple adjustable straps, these sandals offer a more customized fit that gradually molds to your foot over time.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Noun
Plus, they’re made with lightweight materials (nylon straps and foam outsoles) to prevent foot fatigue.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Sandals have two small straps for an upper, one above the toes and the other above the main portion of the foot.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Pepper’s Lift Up bikini top, for instance, has lightly lined cups that gradually build volume for a natural-looking boost, along with adjustable straps and a customizable back fit.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 28 May 2026
These leg straps are designed to be used with the Nintendo Switch Sports game, specifically for soccer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The bathing suit boasts easily adjustable straps, plus a shelf bra and removable cups.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Cut with a low neckline and looping straps detailed with subtle embossed beads, it’s designed to support and accentuate all parts of your body, especially with a gentle flare at the hem.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
With triple adjustable straps, these sandals offer a more customized fit that gradually molds to your foot over time.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
Noun
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The last eight Cup championship-winning coaches did so with about four seasons with their current team already under their belts, on average.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Accessories that can add texture and color, like beaded necklaces, silky fringe scarves, and cool chunky belts are at the top of her list.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
Noun
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For months, the casting directors pored over hundreds of tapes and scoured social media and talent agencies to find their version of the Kennedy scion.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
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Some tapes had degraded in the meantime, and portions of the original data were lost.—
Federica Sgorbissa,
ArsTechnica,
24 May 2026
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For a more practical outfit, pair this similar brown skirt with a denim jacket that cinches at the waist.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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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
Verb
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In a chilling sequence, Dennis ties a garbage bag over Mallory’s head and drags her into the woods.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The imbalance ties the hands of states trying to do what is fairest and allows states that don’t have commissions to change their maps and thus potentially their election outcomes.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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The rest lived in someone's memory, in the institutional knowledge of whoever had been there longest or in old email threads no one wanted to dig through.—
Omer Qureshi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Throughout this dense and always engrossing survey of Lean’s career in film, Thompson threads the vicissitudes of the director’s personal life, spanning six wives and various other relationships and flings.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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