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
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Even better, it can be worn on your shoulder or as a crossbody thanks to the adjustable straps.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The Reef Bliss Nights Flip-Flops have black soles with contrasting metallic silver straps that give them a stylish edge.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
These overalls are made with wide legs, a mid-rise waist, and adjustable straps to get the right fit.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
For a sportier look, others have thicker soles and secure straps—like your favorite running shoes, but chicer.
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Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
Its crisscross back straps are adjustable, and the scoop back offers plenty of coverage.
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Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2026
The Nike Air Rift Sandals feature two straps at the midfoot with metal buckles that not only decorate the vamp, but also allow for customisation to increase comfort.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Noun
Two straps cross at the big toe and wrap around it for a design that feels stylish and casual.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Even better, it can be worn on your shoulder or as a crossbody thanks to the adjustable straps.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The Reef Bliss Nights Flip-Flops have black soles with contrasting metallic silver straps that give them a stylish edge.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
These overalls are made with wide legs, a mid-rise waist, and adjustable straps to get the right fit.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
For a sportier look, others have thicker soles and secure straps—like your favorite running shoes, but chicer.
—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
Its crisscross back straps are adjustable, and the scoop back offers plenty of coverage.
—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2026
The Nike Air Rift Sandals feature two straps at the midfoot with metal buckles that not only decorate the vamp, but also allow for customisation to increase comfort.
—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
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With five seasons of Disney media training under their belts, the trio didn’t flinch.
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The company is most known for its Digit humanoid robot built to help warehouse and manufacturing employees with repetitive tasks like lifting boxes, stacking totes and moving items from other mobile robots onto conveyor belts.
Verb
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Levi’s take on the balloon pant trend has a flattering silhouette that cinches the waist and creates an hourglass shape.
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Start with this sleek, minimalist Sofia European belt that cinches the waist and makes the tee tucked into the jeans look a bit more styled, and bring it all together with these Italian leather slingback pumps, which are just sharp enough to make a casual denim-and-tee combo look luxe.
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Audience understanding of the uniqueness of the EW&F multi-genre musical mosaic would have been enhanced by a few clinical breakdowns of studio multitrack tapes revealing the sonic and musicological complexities involved.
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His dumb derring-do went viral on VHS tapes, earning him an MTV show and five feature films.
Verb
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And yet, in spite of its Clark and Dearborn gambit and an hourlong finale that ties far too many bows on top of bows, Season 5 works because its artistic machinations are rooted in character over plot, and the characters are what matters.
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Athletes who specialize early are also at elevated risk for depression, anxiety, and the kind of perfectionism that ties self-worth directly to competitive outcomes.
Verb
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On most mornings, Nguyen Thien Bao threads his VinFast electric motorbike through the jammed traffic of Vietnam’s capital Hanoi — ferrying passengers and deliveries.
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To no one’s surprise, Bonnie is immediately transfixed by her Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee, whose arrogant smarm effectively threads the needle between Maya Hawke’s Anxiety and Regina George’s everything else).
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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