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straps 1 of 2

noun

plural of strap
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of strap
as in wires

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Recent Examples of straps
Noun
Because of the wiring, the old bag used to dig into my armpit when carrying it by the shoulder straps; the newer, longer straps and frameless structure avoid this. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 The style features clear vinyl uppers accompanied by rounded open toes and thick clear straps that kept the footwear in place. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 So wake up with chin straps fastened and mouthpieces in place. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Beyond preserving its continuous, sculptural shape, the construction allows the wearer to change straps without tools. — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026 There should be no loose parts, cracks, or worn out straps and fasteners. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026 Best Under $30 Closer in scale to a drawer pull than a coat hanger, this decorative wall hook works best for lightweight items like jewelry, keys, and bags with shorter straps. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026 The contoured memory foam midsole provides arch support and absorbs shock, adjustable straps that create a customized fit, and a flexible outsole that provides reliable traction. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026 The PiLY features a stainless steel body, with interchangeable nylon straps. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
  1. belts
  2. cinches
  3. tapes
  4. ties
  5. threads
Noun
  • Simple repairs, belts, hoses, tune-ups, and other maintenance items should not be a problem for any qualified technician.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The returning athletes are generally 22 or 23 years old and have four years of college sports experience under their belts.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of belts
Verb
  • This option cinches at the waist, creating a romantic hourglass silhouette and has two spacious pockets.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • This cinches everything into place, while also tightening down the jaws of the hasps so they can't be opened until the Cordalock is unlocked.
    — Ben Coxworth July 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Definition of cinches
Noun
  • Conventional tapes usually combine several chemically different materials, including a plastic backing, adhesive, and various additives.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026
  • When playwright Marco Ramirez was growing up in Hialeah, music from Cuba’s great orchestras could be heard through his grandfather’s small Sony boombox on cassette tapes at family gatherings, from Nochebuena celebrations to weddings.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of tapes
Verb
  • The film ties these events into larger concerns surrounding freedom of the press and some inventive government conspiracies.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Quantum Metric said its VoC solution automatically surfaces sentiment, issues and trends across feedback, then ties it to prior sessions.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of ties
Verb
  • Though there are plenty of videos and Reddit threads online that show consumers how to remove the LED light, or get someone else to, there is also plenty of commentary from those bothered by removal of the light.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The route threads through waterfront parks, past the Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary’s back-channel islands, and along quiet residential streets.
    — John Godfrey Published, Midwest Living, 8 Aug. 2026
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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