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
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
To coordinate with the dress, which was plucked from The Blonds’ Spring/Summer 2009 collection, the shoes featured little silver stars on the straps that wrapped around her foot and ankle.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The leather straps for restraining limbs are still there on opposite ends underneath stacks of paper.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
The helmets were sold in pink with a unicorn, rainbow and star print, as well as black padding, black straps and a black and red buckle with a black chin pad.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Quince has a silk option with a V-neck and adjustable straps, which can be worn as a slip or all on its own.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
The extension straps are helpful for exercises where the movements can make the cables rub against you.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
The rapper was in a white leather jacket with lots of silver buckles and straps.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
To coordinate with the dress, which was plucked from The Blonds’ Spring/Summer 2009 collection, the shoes featured little silver stars on the straps that wrapped around her foot and ankle.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The leather straps for restraining limbs are still there on opposite ends underneath stacks of paper.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
The helmets were sold in pink with a unicorn, rainbow and star print, as well as black padding, black straps and a black and red buckle with a black chin pad.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Quince has a silk option with a V-neck and adjustable straps, which can be worn as a slip or all on its own.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
The extension straps are helpful for exercises where the movements can make the cables rub against you.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
Noun
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Keep your pick feeling fresh by switching up the styling with belts, sculptural jewelry, silk scarves, and tights.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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The suite display featured each day’s replica uniform colorways for Team Europe for both women and men — complete with accessories such as shoes and belts.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to Bush, hundreds of outtake tapes from the show remain in Burnett’s possession.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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All security tapes at the escalator should be saved, especially the emergency stop button.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unlike typical wide-leg jeans, this style flares out at the knee and subtly cinches back towards the ankle.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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This drapey shirt dress at Banana Republic takes the military style and infuses a touch of sophistication with a flare skirt and sleek slider belt that cinches the waist so the shape doesn’t drown your figure.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The leadoff round-tripper was the 11th hit this season by Buxton, which ties Jacque Jones (2002) for the Twins’ club record.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Fall Mug for Everyday Cheer A seasonal mug is a practical gift that also ties the basket together.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mortality threads through much of his Country!—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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Having its world premiere in Official Selection in San Sebastián, this is the latest by Goya-winning director and leading Pompeu Fabra University export Guerin, whose work famously threads the lines between fiction and non-fiction.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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