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
Claire West, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The footbed molds to your foot over time for a more personalized feel, and unlike most slides, the adjustable straps allow for a customized fit.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Where other straps have J-straps or hook straps that aren’t as secure at keeping your items from falling off, the ring hook ensures your personal items aren’t going anywhere.
—Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
The defense attorney showed photos of the straps found in the FedEx van placed directly on a table and asked whether they should have been placed on clean paper.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Minimalist sandals with thick straps and a comfortable sole are ideal for those who love practical but demanding fashion.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
The wide brim offers sun protection and adjustable chin straps promise a secure fit.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The footbed molds to your foot over time for a more personalized feel, and unlike most slides, the adjustable straps allow for a customized fit.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Where other straps have J-straps or hook straps that aren’t as secure at keeping your items from falling off, the ring hook ensures your personal items aren’t going anywhere.
—Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
The defense attorney showed photos of the straps found in the FedEx van placed directly on a table and asked whether they should have been placed on clean paper.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Minimalist sandals with thick straps and a comfortable sole are ideal for those who love practical but demanding fashion.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
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Prosecutors alleged that from January 2018 through April 2022, the couple repeatedly beat their children with belts, leaving welts and causing bleeding at their home in Crawford County, Wisconsin, News 8 Now reported.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their bodies were found close to one another in December 2010, bound with belts or tape and wrapped in burlap.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the nearly 50 years since it was released, Faces of Death has become something of a cursed object, the kind of movie that gets traded around on old VHS tapes and spoken about in hushed tones on playgrounds and in video stores.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Pop-up markets celebrate local makers in Ballston, Navy Yard and Columbia Heights, while Rhizome encourages the community to trade their old records, VHS tapes and DVDs for something new.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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What makes barrel jeans popular is their wide, tapered fit that curves out around the mid-leg and then cinches in at the ankle.—
India Roby,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The three compressions are Spanxsmooth Swim, which is light compression for barely there smoothing; Spanxshape Swim, medium compression for a little more tummy control and shaping, and Spanxsculpt Swim, strong compression that cinches and snatches.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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An abduction sequence ties the audience’s nerves in knots with cinematographer Isaac Bauman’s athletic tracking shot loping up the stairs to Margot’s apartment accompanied by Gavin Brivik’s pulse-hammering score.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The round, sesame-seeded bread is layered with Italian deli meats, cheeses and a tangy olive salad that ties everything together.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There is an electricity that threads through every scene.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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That personal history threads through everything about The Person Who Believed in Me.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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