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verb

present tense third-person singular of truss
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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noun

plural of truss
as in struts

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Recent Examples of trusses
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
  1. ties
  2. stanchions
  3. crutches
  4. stands
  5. pegs
  6. bearings
  7. stakes
  8. arches
Verb
  • Rose starts the final round eight shots behind Dustin Johnson, who ties a record for losing the largest lead in the final round.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The three companies also launched Story Engine, an operating model that ties together development, production, financing and worldwide distribution.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of ties
Noun
  • The faux grassy area currently is filled with stanchions set up for the park’s Halloween Horror Nights event.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The stone has permanent steel receptacles for stanchions used in rope lines.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of stanchions
Noun
  • 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
Definition of crutches
Noun
  • To make up for the lack of stands, the tweeters have dimpled waveguides that attempt to more evenly disperse the sound.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Key Takeaways Lower-body exercises like sit-to-stands, heel raises, hip abductions, and bridges can strengthen the leg muscles needed to maintain strength and function in older age.
    — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of stands
Noun
  • The weather service pegs Saturday with an 80% chance of rain.
    — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The pegs represented individual genes, and the ropes their effects on development.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of pegs
Noun
  • Earlier in the day, police officers preemptively searched protesters, and arrested people suspected of carrying potential weapons, including fireworks and ball bearings, Reuters reported.
    — James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Worn bearings, loose internal components, or an aging motor can all cause unusual sounds.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of bearings
Noun
  • The discussion will examine the mechanics behind major sports transactions, including franchise acquisitions, minority ownership stakes, private equity investment and evolving financing structures.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The group, which operates across 21 cities and employs 480 people, has been on an acquisition spree over the past few years, nabbing both controlling and minority stakes in several fellow firms.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of stakes
Noun
  • The home’s pointed arches, organic geometries, and natural materials were inspired by the earth and the sea.
    — Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Every time, my arches feel well-supported with just the right amount of bounce.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of arches

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