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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These textured studs from Paris brand Agapée feature a green gem that ties perfectly with the dress.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon was revealed as the Critics’ Choice winner from a shortlist that included Rose Gray and Sienna Spiro — joining a lineage that ties this year’s new talents to past Critics' Choice winners like Adele, Florence + The Machine and Sam Smith.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That report will give everyone a sense as to why that plane left Statesville on a Thursday morning, then immediately turned around and tried to return to the same airport before striking trees and light stanchions, crashing and bursting into flame only 10 minutes after takeoff.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2026
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Gate areas will feature digital screens and streamlined lanes, eliminating numbered stanchions (silver columns).—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 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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Think sports fans whose only food options at a game are at stands all operated by the same big concessionaire.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Make sure the label of commercial juice products says pasteurized, and be aware that juices from places like farmers' markets and fruit stands are often not pasteurized.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Supreme takes the fourth spot, which is also up one from last year, while Nike falls three pegs from its last ranking to number five.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Some people swear by using hooks or pegs to hang towels in a bathroom to save space, and others are firmly team towel bar.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That notice covered an issue in which some vehicles may have leftover debris contaminating the engine’s main bearings, potentially damaging the engine and causing a loss of driving power.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Beginners should get their bearings with a lesson from the French-Swiss Ski College located at Appalachian Ski Mountain.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The denial effectively clears the way for the administration to seek emergency relief from the Supreme Court, potentially placing the dispute on the justices’ fast-moving emergency docket and setting up a high-stakes test of presidential power over federal prosecutors.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Low-stakes, consistent connection matters.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My feet overpronate, but the shoes’ cushiony soles actively helped with my alignment, all while absorbing impact and providing premium support under my arches.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cycling the Golden Gate Bridge is a rite of passage—where panoramic bay views unfurl beneath soaring red arches.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Trusses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusses. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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