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
Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Flattering details include shirring and tummy control, along with supportive features such as adjustable straps and underwire.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The shoes feature the signature Chanel cap-toe design, and Holmes’ toe cap was made with a grosgrain material covering, while the upper and straps are made from leather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 June 2026
The shorter hemline is naturally petite-friendly, so there's zero concern about fabric pooling around your ankles, while its adjustable straps help fine-tune the fit.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
The all-male bar staff wear matching aprons with leather straps over striped shirts, while music from the likes of Bruno Mars plays overhead.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Plus, they’re made with lightweight materials (nylon straps and foam outsoles) to prevent foot fatigue.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Sandals have two small straps for an upper, one above the toes and the other above the main portion of the foot.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
These leg straps are designed to be used with the Nintendo Switch Sports game, specifically for soccer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Noun
Between see-through fabrics, ill-fitting straps, and awkward hemlines, there are plenty of misses.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Flattering details include shirring and tummy control, along with supportive features such as adjustable straps and underwire.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The shoes feature the signature Chanel cap-toe design, and Holmes’ toe cap was made with a grosgrain material covering, while the upper and straps are made from leather.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 June 2026
The shorter hemline is naturally petite-friendly, so there's zero concern about fabric pooling around your ankles, while its adjustable straps help fine-tune the fit.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
The all-male bar staff wear matching aprons with leather straps over striped shirts, while music from the likes of Bruno Mars plays overhead.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Plus, they’re made with lightweight materials (nylon straps and foam outsoles) to prevent foot fatigue.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Sandals have two small straps for an upper, one above the toes and the other above the main portion of the foot.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
These leg straps are designed to be used with the Nintendo Switch Sports game, specifically for soccer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
Noun
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Check belts and hoses for dryness or cracking, make sure your tires are in good shape and replace coolant fluids.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The last eight Cup championship-winning coaches did so with about four seasons with their current team already under their belts, on average.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In the latter category is the childhood home of Mary (Renate Reinsve), a psychiatrist who confidently expounds her therapeutic philosophy in her sessions with clients and on late-night TV commercials promoting her self-help audio cassette tapes.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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The Tribune on May 1, 1974, became the first news organization to publish the entire 246,000-word transcript of the Watergate tapes, scooping even the government printing office by several hours.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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For a more practical outfit, pair this similar brown skirt with a denim jacket that cinches at the waist.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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For a sporty option, try a funnel neck bomber jacket, and opt for one that cinches at the waist or hip to accentuate your shape.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In a chilling sequence, Dennis ties a garbage bag over Mallory’s head and drags her into the woods.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The imbalance ties the hands of states trying to do what is fairest and allows states that don’t have commissions to change their maps and thus potentially their election outcomes.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The rest lived in someone's memory, in the institutional knowledge of whoever had been there longest or in old email threads no one wanted to dig through.—
Omer Qureshi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Throughout this dense and always engrossing survey of Lean’s career in film, Thompson threads the vicissitudes of the director’s personal life, spanning six wives and various other relationships and flings.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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