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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Plutarch earned 20 Kentucky Derby points, giving him 23, tied with Intrepido for third in the standings.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cities tied to playoff teams also saw major spikes.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Later in the year, Costco took an even bolder stand.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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According to guard Simeon Wilcher, the play of Mark and Vokietaitis as well as a string of late defensive stands keyed the Longhorns’ 14-0 run over the final 3 minutes, 35 seconds.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Lakers don’t need to chase a square peg of a superstar.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tools hang from peg-board walls.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two at a time, the women strut in their heels and get cheered on by the lines on both sides.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Does a car need another alignment after strut replacement or was the tire chain just telling me a story?—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After using a crutch on Monday, Vonn tried some free skiing on Tuesday.—
Andrew Dampf,
Twin Cities,
4 Feb. 2026
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Someone stepped from the hearse, tossing his crutch.—
Chen Yuhong,
The Dial,
3 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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The competition is split between Milan, where high fashion meets high-stakes athletics, and Cortina d’Ampezzo, a dreamy mountain town nestled in the Italian Dolomites.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
6 Feb. 2026
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If last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off offered any preview, the competition will resemble a Stanley Cup Final — only with Olympic gold now at stake.—
Lia Assimakopoulos
Dallas Stars,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Afternoon light sweeps across the terrace, casting long shadows along arches and curved walls.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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It is centred around a striking building topped with turf, a nod to Iceland’s traditional architecture, with aqueduct-like arches and an angular timber roof inside—a little Hobbit-like, a little sci-fi rustic.—
Rick Jordan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Truss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truss. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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