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as in punch
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a shattering belt to the rock with a hammer
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as in sash
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
a drugstore cowboy who loves his fancily decorated belt
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
belted the baseball out of the park
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as in to wrap
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
belted the little boy's pants tightly so they would stay up
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
belted the punching bag relentlessly
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
the boy went belting along on his skateboard
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Recent Examples of belt
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Archaeologists have previously found a few artifacts decorated with beetle wings, such as horse harnesses and belts, but the 1,400-year-old crown is a first-of-its-kind find.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Lara Oliveri, Vogue, 15 May 2025
The real draw, though, is what happens after at Tamarindo or two: the music, which ranges from DJs to sad song singalongs, where customers belt out their favorites and encourage the crowd to join in.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Unlike other Lululemon belt bags that are typically made from nylon, this option is crafted with a thermoplastic polyurethane material that is water resistant and can easily be cleaned.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Archaeologists have previously found a few artifacts decorated with beetle wings, such as horse harnesses and belts, but the 1,400-year-old crown is a first-of-its-kind find.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Verb
Tibi belted tote bag—a street style hit—and oversized Thistles sunglasses (a Jennifer Lawrence favorite) for a relaxed look that reads equal part directional and carefree.
—Lara Oliveri, Vogue, 15 May 2025
The real draw, though, is what happens after at Tamarindo or two: the music, which ranges from DJs to sad song singalongs, where customers belt out their favorites and encourage the crowd to join in.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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That's because the bill also includes a $4 trillion increase in the debt ceiling, a measure that must be approved in order to prevent a catastrophic default on the country's debt that could hit sometime in August.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The Reds are hitting .267/.348/.406 with a lead, .237/.311/.405 when tied and .223/.295/.369 when behind.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Outdoors, the residence stuns with an oversized private terrace that wraps around two sides of the penthouse, and is outfitted with a bioethanol fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating and a dining area under a pergola.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Williamson shared an Instagram Stories selfie with Hudson, who had her arms wrapped around the celebrity chef’s shoulders.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Jose shrugs, pleads with her to not lick anyone at the inn, and leaves.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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But Fahy, Alcock, and director Nicole Kassell are also very good at their jobs, and so even downright bizarre moments like Simone chewing Michaela’s used gum or Devon randomly licking a landscaper’s neck wind up making a strange sort of sense.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Over the past century the price of gold has raced at a 2.2% average annual rate above inflation.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Greyhounds adjust well to life after racing and thrive in home environments, often forming strong bonds with their owners.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Things escalated between the pair and the woman punched the man in the shoulder with a closed fist, the spokesperson said.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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According to authorities, Ward told them the fight and stabbing were self-defense, claiming the mother attacked and punched her several times in the face.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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In a second Memorial Day social media post, Trump focused largely on lashing out at federal judges and perceived political opponents.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
26 May 2025
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President Donald Trump lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing to attack Ukraine while talks are ongoing between the two countries to find an end to the ongoing conflict.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Even better news is that advancements are achievable: reducing administrative delays speeds up patient care and removes obstacles.—
Yusuf Qasim,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The backers said limiting the scope of environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act would speed up development.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Five months after passing an ordinance to ban smoking in parks, the city of Fort Lauderdale finally slapped stickers on existing signs about this prohibition that do not get people’s attention.—
John Michael Pierobon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 May 2025
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Over the course of two days, groups got the chance to see 21 humpback whales feed and raise their pectoral fin before slapping it against the water, along with 15 Risso’s dolphins, the group said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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“Belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belt. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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