as in ties
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 trusses
Ingu Chen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
Riffing on celebratory holiday spreads from her childhood, Michelle Ashurov (Reverie Deli) trusses a savory caterpillar with swirling blini, herbed butter, and trout roe.
—Ingu Chen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trusses
Verb
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The pump also ties back to the brand’s recent expansion.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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For Missouri, Veatch said the motivation ties directly to maintaining alignment among leadership, staff and supporters.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Travelers breezed through largely empty rows of stanchions at the TSA checkpoint, where wait times were listed as less than 10 minutes.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hamas says at least 27 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces over the last week; Israeli officials said troops fired to prevent incursions across the yellow line, which is now being marked with colored stanchions as a clearer warning.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The camera then cuts to Kate taking a few steps toward the elevators with the help of her crutches, practicing with only one crutch while holding on to a metal bar, and undergoing extensive physical therapy.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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If things seemed a little pricey at the concession stands, there were some bonding moments that fans of all languages could appreciate — especially those familiar with American football.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Players walked around the futuristic arena in small groups, pointing out features of the towering stands and examining the quality of the grass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The toy has users press small, translucent, colored pegs into a grid of holes in front a light source, bringing the designs to life.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
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An electromechanical system has a sliding bar or pegs and is easy to use and program.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
24 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Work there is segmented, with each employee tasked with one of 180 watchmaking crafts — from adjusting springs to turning caterpillar secretions into glue for jewel bearings.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Grinding or scraping often means worn bearings.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
6 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Over its history, the company has held stakes in satellite TV provider DirecTV and Sky TV.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Ouahbi noted that a sluggish second half was to be expected after such a long absence from high-stakes tournament football, crediting his players for their overall consistency while acknowledging that most had been on limited minutes in recent friendlies.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Certified in 2007 as the world’s first Dark Sky Park, this remote Utah monument pairs pristine skies with natural stone arches that make striking foregrounds for night photography.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The rings are inspired by the architecture of Lumen Field, the Seahawks’ home venue, and the stadium’s famous arches hold many of the diamonds.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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“Trusses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusses. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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