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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
The steel truss is approximately 90 feet tall to support the 60 by 60 foot CITGO sign.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 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 vegan cannellone with mushroom stuffing, almond Bechamel, and raw truss tomato sauce was a surprise showstopper.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
The steel truss is approximately 90 feet tall to support the 60 by 60 foot CITGO sign.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truss
Verb
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Teruaki Sato hit a game-tying RBI double before Shota Morishita, who entered the game as an injury replacement for Seiya Suziki, belted a three-run home run to give Japan a 5-2 lead.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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During an interview on the 2026 SAG Actor Awards red carpet, Law Roach—Zendaya’s longtime image architect—suggested to a reporter that Zendaya and Tom Holland had tied the knot.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Otherwise, Chatham is just a crossroads surrounded by turnrows and a few swampy stands of cypress trees.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Tilling the soil kills existing stands, and winter annual weeds are generally not as troublesome as summer annuals.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The four horseshoes come in bright colors, and the two rubber mats with bright yellow center pegs are sturdy and easy to see for players.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Pale blue yarn stretched from the loom to a warping peg affixed to the lip of a Fender Deluxe Reverb amplifier, now requisitioned as part of the weaving setup.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The males strut, coo, puff their chests and enthusiastically preen to court females.—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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That confidence has become both a strength and a crutch.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Here, the re-enactments lack the level of panache that made Pez Outlaw so much fun, feeling more like a crutch than an additive aesthetic choice.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 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 commercial or enterprise ramifications of this folly were low stakes.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Paramount Skydance has bought out Tyler Perry Studios’ equity stake in BET+, which will help facilitate the move.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Perfect for those with tired feet looking for relief, the cork footbed on these slides contours to your foot’s natural arch, providing a ton of support and stability.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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The move comes as the administration faces backlash and legal challenges over other major construction projects in Washington including construction of the White House ballroom, a two-year renovation of the Kennedy Center, and the possible construction of a triumphal arch.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Truss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truss. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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