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
Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 20 June 2026
These overalls are made with wide legs, a mid-rise waist, and adjustable straps to get the right fit.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Score savings on a lightweight carry-on bag with an expandable design, a travel backpack with comfortable straps, a handy electronics organizer, and more must-haves.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
For a sportier look, others have thicker soles and secure straps—like your favorite running shoes, but chicer.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 18 June 2026
Its crisscross back straps are adjustable, and the scoop back offers plenty of coverage.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026
The Nike Air Rift Sandals feature two straps at the midfoot with metal buckles that not only decorate the vamp, but also allow for customisation to increase comfort.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
These jelly flats also feature a round-toe silhouette and adjustable buckle straps to keep your feet securely in place.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Noun
This one’s made with a blend of recycled materials and spandex, which reviewers say is thick and comfortably smoothing, and features adjustable criss-cross back straps and a shelf bra.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 20 June 2026
These overalls are made with wide legs, a mid-rise waist, and adjustable straps to get the right fit.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Score savings on a lightweight carry-on bag with an expandable design, a travel backpack with comfortable straps, a handy electronics organizer, and more must-haves.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
For a sportier look, others have thicker soles and secure straps—like your favorite running shoes, but chicer.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 18 June 2026
Its crisscross back straps are adjustable, and the scoop back offers plenty of coverage.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026
The Nike Air Rift Sandals feature two straps at the midfoot with metal buckles that not only decorate the vamp, but also allow for customisation to increase comfort.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
These jelly flats also feature a round-toe silhouette and adjustable buckle straps to keep your feet securely in place.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
Noun
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The six-by-six-foot piece is composed entirely of belts — dozens of them — arranged carefully across the canvas.—
Nia Dumas,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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His first attempt to unify the belts came at UFC 254 in October 2020.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Start with this sleek, minimalist Sofia European belt that cinches the waist and makes the tee tucked into the jeans look a bit more styled, and bring it all together with these Italian leather slingback pumps, which are just sharp enough to make a casual denim-and-tee combo look luxe.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
15 June 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
Noun
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Body camera footage and security tapes show the two at the Kuykendall Stadium track meet.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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After airing, the recording of the historic performance was placed in the BBC archives and subsequently erased, as the BBC commonly (and now notoriously) wiped and reused tapes at the time.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Verb
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And while average state surpluses over the past decade have surpassed that number many times over, Connecticut’s budget is subject to a spending cap that ties its own growth to household income and inflation.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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The phrase ties together themes found throughout the wall, including music, celebration and community.—
J.M. Banks
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Verb
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To no one’s surprise, Bonnie is immediately transfixed by her Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee, whose arrogant smarm effectively threads the needle between Maya Hawke’s Anxiety and Regina George’s everything else).—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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For something more guided, there’s a kaiseki-style tasting menu that threads together raw fish, the cicchetti, and a bowl of tsukemen.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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