TRUSS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

truss 1 of 2

verb

ˈtrəs

Definition of truss

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

truss

2 of 2

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of truss

Verb

For the last 15 or so years, celebrities have been, in general, more trussed up, as red carpets have become a heightened economic prospective for stars and designers alike. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025 Some are speckled with herbs, many are trussed and two come with a wedge of citrus. — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 June 2025

Noun

All 12 remaining bridges use the Town lattice truss patented by architect Ithiel Town, giving this drive a noticeably different architectural identity from Lancaster County. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026 The Athletics' stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is beginning to resemble the final product, with the second steel truss arch added this week for what will eventually provide a similar look to Australia's famed Sydney Opera House. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for truss

Recent Examples of Synonyms for truss

Verb

The Tampa businessman, during his testimony, tied Sanon to the plot after testifying about their exchanges before and after the assassination.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
California surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke’s murder, initially reported as a home invasion in which his girlfriend had been zip-tied, sent shock waves through the surf community earlier this year.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of tie

Noun

TobenONE takes a slightly different approach to the whole design by building the whole system around the main stand.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
Families will appreciate the custom coloring books at the host stand, which feature dogs in scenes around the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of stand

Noun

Standing on them feels more like standing on motorcycle pegs and then attempting to pedal the motorcycle.

— Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
The case can be charged via the USB-C port on the bottom edge, and a small embossed circle indicates a button that lights up the peg to check the battery level.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of peg

Noun

It’s been 20 years since Iowa chose a Democrat to govern the state, but Iowans just elected a former Prada model to strut into office next year.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
There, a male peacock may strut past in full display, while groups of Patagonian maras—large, rabbit-like rodents native to Argentina—scurry along the trails.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of strut

Noun

Using them as a permanent crutch, however, can create a long-term problem.

— John Csiszar, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026
There was Franz West’s Passstück (1983/1984), a sculpture meant to be used like a strange crutch that would modify how a person moves about.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of crutch

Noun

Wilson rocked the stanchion with a ferocious dunk in transition in the fourth quarter, only to have his next attempt at a full-court sprint smacked away by Jamal Shead, leading to a Leonard 3-pointer on the other end.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
To further complicate matters, one stanchion is in Garden City — another jurisdiction entirely.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of stanchion

Noun

In 2023, private equity firm Advent International acquired a majority stake in Zimmermann from Style Capital, which together with the Zimmermann family retained a significant minority shareholding.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
In 2022, Hoffmann bought a controlling stake in Shepler's before buying the Mackinac Island Ferry Company in 2024, gaining full control of the ferry market on the island, Nessel said.

— Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of stake

Noun

Multiple speakers, including some with family members in the cemetery, cited a Washington Post analysis that the arch would cast shadows on thousands of graves.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Judge Chutkan agreed that the local governments are likely to be harmed by the construction of the arch.

— News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of arch

Browse Nearby Words

trunks

truss

trussed

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Truss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truss. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of truss

verb

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on truss

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

boilerplate

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

31 Useful Rhetorical Devices

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Popular in Wordplay

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Nov. 13

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes