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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
The shoes are crafted with four scalloped straps that wrap the front of the foot, and are decorated with rows of sparkly crystals.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The purchase includes wrist straps, a winder and a high-quality storage bag.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Most snipped small bits from her skirt and sweater, but in one notorious rendition in New York, preserved on film, a man gleefully hacked off the torso portion of her slip, then sliced the straps of her bra, leaving her to draw her arms protectively around her breasts.
—Julie L. Belcove, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Its anti-theft features include locking zippers that deter thieves, cut-resistant straps, and an interior that’s built with RFID protection.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Removable straps keep the style versatile.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
My favorite detail is the adjustable criss-cross back straps, which tie into a romantic bow.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Flattering details include shirring and tummy control, along with supportive features such as adjustable straps and underwire.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Noun
With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
The shoes are crafted with four scalloped straps that wrap the front of the foot, and are decorated with rows of sparkly crystals.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The purchase includes wrist straps, a winder and a high-quality storage bag.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Most snipped small bits from her skirt and sweater, but in one notorious rendition in New York, preserved on film, a man gleefully hacked off the torso portion of her slip, then sliced the straps of her bra, leaving her to draw her arms protectively around her breasts.
—Julie L. Belcove, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Its anti-theft features include locking zippers that deter thieves, cut-resistant straps, and an interior that’s built with RFID protection.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Removable straps keep the style versatile.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
My favorite detail is the adjustable criss-cross back straps, which tie into a romantic bow.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 10 June 2026
Flattering details include shirring and tummy control, along with supportive features such as adjustable straps and underwire.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
Noun
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At one point, about a dozen people, most wearing Knicks jerseys, jumped on top of a cab stuck in traffic and stomped on and busted the front windshield, while several revelers took turns using belts to whip the hood of the taxi, according to bystander video.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Then Spanish-Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria takes on interim champ Justin Gaethje, one of just two Americans who currently hold even a share of the UFC’s 11 championship belts.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Unlike typical wide-leg jeans, this style flares out at the knee and subtly cinches back toward the ankle.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
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The deep hood is protective and cinches tight against the wind, and the tall draft collar eliminates the need for a scarf.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The pair acquired Grant's archive of Monroe and, with the help of Meryman's daughter, tracked down the original interview tapes.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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For music lovers, the store is bursting at the seams with vinyl records, CDs, cassette tapes and more, with genres ranging from jazz, rock and pop to blues, reggae and classical.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The pump also ties back to the brand’s recent expansion.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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For Missouri, Veatch said the motivation ties directly to maintaining alignment among leadership, staff and supporters.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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