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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
Jessica held tightly onto the straps of her backpack, holding back her emotions. — Norma Galeana, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 Wearability is a defining USP of the brand, with Vanguart known to spend years developing their cases and straps to perfectly fit the wrist. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 The style, which currently retails for $1,870, features silver satin uppers and is described as serpent sandals because of the winding straps that snake around the wearer’s foot. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026 Extra design features like pockets and towel straps can take an apron from functional to genuinely useful. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Quirky touches include plaid upholstery, fabric door-pull straps and a removable storage basket 3D-printed from bio-plastic and wood. — New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026 The mother’s white bra straps and red dress are part of the landscape of color in the living rooms and bedrooms where Lawson finds her images. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
  1. belts
  2. cinches
  3. tapes
  4. ties
  5. threads
Noun
  • Despite the Cougars’ shaky start, with all that Pac-12 prestige, exposure and, importantly, financial income under both teams’ belts, does either have an inherent advantage over the conference’s newcomers?
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Missy MacIvor was hogtied with belts from her dresser drawers.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 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
  • Music scenes were insular; tapes were copied by hand and passed between friends and family.
    — Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • More important sonically, Collins and his collaborators located the original tapes, including 7-inch studio reels recorded at 15 ips and, through Cynthia Lee, the EP master.
    — Cary Baker, SPIN, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of tapes
Verb
  • Jay Ajayi ties an NFL record by surpassing 200 yards rushing for the second game in a row, helping the Miami Dolphins rally past the Buffalo Bills 28-25.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The robe features a small belt that ties together at the back, a leash opening at the top, and a velcro closure.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of ties
Verb
  • My research led me to identify six domains of leadership, plus a seventh one that threads through all the others.
    — Drew McLellan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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