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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
No, it’s being dragged by two large straps and rolling along on a quintet of wheels, stuffed with dirty laundry or maybe this week’s groceries. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 13 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 Bear straps are metal sheets that reinforce areas on planes like doorways and emergency exits. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 The leather straps represent the depth and tone of fine automotive upholstery. — Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The player holds onto the controller, but unlike most console controllers, there are straps or grips that keep them safely in the player’s hands. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The halter-style swimsuit featured thin straps that crossed around her waist, while her long brunette hair fell loosely over her shoulders. — Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
  1. belts
  2. cinches
  3. tapes
  4. ties
  5. threads
Noun
  • Shields, undefeated at 18-0, is the heavy favorite despite being the challenger against Scott (5-1-1), who secured her belts last December.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Customers can find the bags at Whole Foods' self-checkout, checkout lanes, register belts, product displays and the Whole Body department, according to the Fishwife website.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of belts
Verb
  • 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
  • The high-rise silhouette cinches your waist, too, for a comfortable yet flattering fit.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Definition of cinches
Noun
  • As Miller grew older, VHS tapes and DVDs became outdated and streaming services became the norm.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • These tapes feel far more vulnerable—even invasive knowing they were never meant for anyone else—than reading a diary.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tapes
Verb
  • The shower curtain, which can be either fabric or plastic, goes outside the tub and ties your bathroom’s aesthetic together.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Terafab’s website ties the factory to Musk’s longer-term vision of AI infrastructure.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ties
Verb
  • The Frontier Act threads the needle on this by creating lanes where states can still pass their own laws — such as around consumer safety that would protect children or stop pornography.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
  • Another option is a minimally invasive repair that threads a stent into the artery to close the torn vessel lining.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 15 July 2026
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