1
as in to stalk
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
the cat strutted proudly onto the porch with a bird in its mouth
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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
strutting his blue ribbon for all to see
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1
as in swagger
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Recent Examples of strut
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 10 May 2025
The host then put the outfit’s comfortability to the test by strutting across the stage and doing a few twirls while the crowd applauded and cheered her on.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 6 May 2025
New Atlas, 5 May 2025
Our current boat uses an axial flux motor on top of the T foil that drives the struts down to a gearbox, which goes out to a prop.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Verb
Hudson, 24, strutted her stuff in a shimmery green bikini and heels as Belichick, 73, looked on from his prime spot in the audience.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 10 May 2025
The host then put the outfit’s comfortability to the test by strutting across the stage and doing a few twirls while the crowd applauded and cheered her on.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Noun
To set up, the user simply raises the roof manually with help from the integrated struts, slides the sleeper panel out over the side of the van and installs the two awning poles.
—New Atlas, 5 May 2025
Our current boat uses an axial flux motor on top of the T foil that drives the struts down to a gearbox, which goes out to a prop.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strut
Verb
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Ukrainian social media posts have included footage showing their own drones stalking and destroying Russian drones.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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During a May 19 9 p.m. showing of the sixth and latest installment in the horror franchise — which sees its protagonists stalked and eventually captured by death via bizarre accidents — around 40 attendees had their viewing experience cut short as the roof of theater No. 4 let down debris.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
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They were punished with another partial stadium closure in April after displaying banners insulting ex-PSG player Rabiot during a game against Marseille.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The 2023 Chianti Classico displayed beautiful freshness and elegance, offering pure fruit and immediate charm. Querciabella (Greve, Radda, Gaiole) – With organic and biodynamic vineyards across multiple UGAs, Querciabella champions purity and transparency in every bottle.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Related Articles At a crossroads: Downtown Denver is waiting for its rebound Downtown Denver at a crossroads as offices sit empty, buildings go into default and safety concerns persist Can downtown get its swagger back?—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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Behind the swagger and the nonchalance, there was a point that Buckley was somewhat desperately trying to make.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Hang it between trees or on a hammock stand to unwind outside all summer.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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But a cake stand gives a cake presence, and it can even be used for occasions other than serving a sweet treat.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Lights and camera action In Epic’s Celestial Park, an introductory area of the new park, there are prancing water fountain and a lagoon at the foot of the Helios Grand Hotel.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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The tall Burr Johnson is often a loner in this group, gesturing and prancing, then suddenly swirling into larger-scale motion.—
Roslyn Sulcas,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Indeed, Eugenio, whose large-scale figurative paintings have been exhibited across Europe, Latin America, and the US, exerts a fatherly influence across the campo.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Travis Decker had exhibited mental health issues prior to the girls' deaths, the court filings show.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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High-performing coupes aren’t common in the automotive collective, but the new choice, now also available in a 2025 model, arrived with bravado.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
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He’s joined by elder statesman Randall (Steve Carell), idealistic AI expert Jeff (Ramy Youssef) and the richest of them all: Ven (Cory Michael Smith), a clear Elon Musk analogue who rules over his social media empire with a cocky bravado.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
2 June 2025
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The subflooring should have been screwed to the floor trusses instead of nailed.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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Each 4-foot-wide panel includes solid-core polystyrene insulation, surrounded by pre-galvanized steel with a steel truss system.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Strut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strut. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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