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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
The sandals have faux leather on the back and flexible elastic straps that easily form to our feet. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026 In a new touch, Glashütte Original has unveiled a quick-change mechanism for the folding clasp, meaning that switching straps based on your mood or style is easier than before. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 In 2024, Stow London joined the Uncaged Collective, a group of 10 indie brands that are using Elevate across handbags, jewelry, wallets and watch straps. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 The material is lightweight but sturdy and the straps are adjustable. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 The free hanging straps are actually the tails of the zipper, Zurek adds. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 The all-over dainty floral lace, sheer straps, and slight peplum silhouette are so romantic and stunning. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 The bag is made with three mesh zip pockets, compression straps, and a few other organizational features. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 This one resembles the style Berry wore, with adjustable straps, a relaxed fit, and lightweight fabric that keeps you comfortable — even in hot and humid weather — according to a shopper in Florida. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
  1. belts
  2. cinches
  3. tapes
  4. ties
  5. threads
Noun
  • SpaceX, meanwhile, has six Falcon 9 boosters with at least 30 flights under their belts, led by B1067's 36.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Several kinds of clothing, including t-shirts, trousers, sweaters, overcoats, windbreakers, men’s suits and blazers, and accessories, including belts, jewelry, hats, wigs, false beards and eyebrows are included.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 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
  • In other words, after spinning her wheels for a year in Hollywood, living with bedbugs and helping other actors with their self-tapes, Cline had to fly back home to South Carolina to land the role that would make her career.
    — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Columbia House became a household name in the 1980s and 1990s for offering monthly deliveries of records, tapes, CDs and later DVDs each month.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapes
Verb
  • Banda recorded her second assist of the year and ninth career regular-season helper, which ties her with Alex Morgan for second-most in club history.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • But now, the cutter has become the rug that ties Melton’s room together.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 21 Aug. 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 Aug. 2026.

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