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
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Together, the groups have created a high-tech stage in the upper stands, to avoid potentially damaging the pitch at halftime of such an important game, featuring 40,000 pounds of gear, scenery and structural trusses.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 12 July 2025
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
In their center, Zoya drew Gorey-esque little boys, one trussed in rope, the other naked and chubby like a Renaissance putto.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Most modern homes today employ roof trusses made in a factory.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
Together, the groups have created a high-tech stage in the upper stands, to avoid potentially damaging the pitch at halftime of such an important game, featuring 40,000 pounds of gear, scenery and structural trusses.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Noun
She’s got the demi-god trapped and trussed up for reasons soon to be revealed.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
In their center, Zoya drew Gorey-esque little boys, one trussed in rope, the other naked and chubby like a Renaissance putto.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truss
Verb
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State lawmaker's per-diem reimbursements are tied to federal rates.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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Those declines were tied to a drop in sales of Weyco's Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, Florsheim and BOGS brands to retailers.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This corn stand is cashless and accepts credit, debit, local checks and mobile payments only.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Tour 2025 with the first show of a two-night stand at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle on Tuesday, Aug. 12.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Moore noted that fan favorites like the rocking chairs, peg games and antiquities on the wall aren't going away.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The colorful pegs can’t be removed, so they can’t be lost.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Outside a modest mud house, several cows chew lazily on cud inside their pens, while a hen struts across the sodden courtyard, her five chicks in tow.—
Shamim Chowdhury,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
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Animals strut by the second a swimmer lifts her head out the infinity pool.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The future belongs to those who can navigate nuance, ask better questions and use machines as amplifiers rather than crutches.—
Dax Grant,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rhodes took Tyrese Haliburton’s crutch to the back.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Boston’s bump sent her to the hardwood and into the stanchion.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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After providing Kelsey Mitchell with a bounce pass assist for an easy layup, Clark began walking gingerly back up the court while holding the inside of her right leg, before hitting her head against the cushioned back stanchion of the basket in frustration.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
Noun
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In one of its most aggressive moves, Meta acquired Alexandr Wang, founder of Scale AI, as part of a deal that saw the Facebook parent dish out $14.3 billion for a 49% stake in the AI startup.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s flirtation with the idea of the federal government acquiring a 10% stake in the United States computer design and manufacturing company Intel has rankled conservatives.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In footage shared by the MLB, the couple can be seen standing on the field — with Kristine in a white gown and Mark in a black tux — by a pair of floral arches.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The motorized arch is a smidge longer than that on the Hug and thus will reach the P-spot more easily.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Truss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truss. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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