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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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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

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Defensively, the Mustangs were able to hold the Trojans 17 points, which ties a season low.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
An economic zone for the free world can turn the tide against China, but only if the United States ties itself to the mast.

— THEODORE BUNZEL, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of ties

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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

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This may be because there are many new hunters who either lack wilderness smarts or who have read articles in the magazines explaining how a man in the woods can find his way by taking bearings with a compass on top of a map.

— Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 5 Nov. 2026
The joy of listening to the Cecil Taylor Unit is hearing how any group of musicians could find their bearings within this maelstrom of sound.

— Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of bearings

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Prosecutors allege that Awawdeh and some thirty co-conspirators helped rig several high-stakes poker games that cost unwitting players more than seven million dollars.

— New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Bary also lists stocks that have continued to rise in price after Berkshire cut its stakes, with Apple being the worst offender.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of stakes

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The vehicle has also been equipped with new wheel arches, mirror caps, and a giant rear wing for both the sedan and wagon.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
In this room, with white carpet, marble arches and marble skirting, church members sit and quietly meditate or pray beneath a crystal chandelier.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

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