as in to tie
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
after stuffing the turkey, the chef quickly trussed it so the forcemeat wouldn't fall out during roasting
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Recent Examples of truss
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
To bring the first one back in October 2023, a custom metal trussing box was spider-craned from level 6 during the installation of new flooring and security glass.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
His first assignment is the Kane Brown concert where a truss has fallen over the production crew and band.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
While all of this is going on, Lasher is being trussed for his wedding to his one true love.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
To bring the first one back in October 2023, a custom metal trussing box was spider-craned from level 6 during the installation of new flooring and security glass.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
The steel truss is approximately 90 feet tall to support the 60 by 60 foot CITGO sign.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
His first assignment is the Kane Brown concert where a truss has fallen over the production crew and band.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truss
Verb
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San Diego City and Mesa Colleges tied for third with identical 15-13 and 7-5 records.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Big man Aidan Cammann tied his career high to lead the Cardinal with 19 points, but missed eight free throws.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When rolled up, Roll just blends into the room and can serve as a TV stand, a surface for plants or books, or even as a bench.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
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Professional photo, video and audio equipment — detachable zoom lenses, stands, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks or other commercial equipment.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The 73-year-old launched his presidency in 2023 by scrapping fuel subsidies and removing a currency peg, changes that initially drove up inflation but have since helped to attract investment and boost economic growth.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Lakers don’t need to chase a square peg of a superstar.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In place of winter coats, finance bros strut the halls in their puffer and fleece vests.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Santa Claus arrived by helicopter for some Christmases and the San Diego Chicken was hired to appear and strut along the bar.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One veteran described losing his leg in a drone strike and using a machine gun as a crutch to reach cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The filmmaker also resorts to that overused crutch of horror movies by which horrific events are revealed to be nightmares.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Armando Escobedo, an electrician for the city, was on his knees, digging through loose wiring next to a massive light stanchion overseeing the field.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the plane hit a light stanchion, sheared off the tops of some trees and burst into flames well short of the runway.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In this case though, thousands of corporations, including Costco, have preemptively sued the US government in an effort to secure their stake in a refund without having to put their reputation on the line as Schwartz and Woldenberg have.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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There is just enough character in the comedy to create stakes in the narrative; its misfit energy has fueled the screen’s bands of outsiders throughout the years.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Twenty‑inch forged alloy wheels, a wider stance, extended wheel arches and higher ride height make the SUV borderline menacing.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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While the white colorway no longer seems to be available, the silhouette appears on the designer’s site in metallic silver at €570 (about $620), with Alevì’s signature pearl set into the leather sole — a detail that appears just under the arch of Hudson’s pair.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Truss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truss. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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