belayed

verb

Definition of belayednext
past tense of belay
as in fastened
to attach (a rope) to something so that it is secure The climber belayed the rope.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belayed
  1. fastened
  2. tied
  3. clipped
  4. hung
  5. joined
Verb
  • The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The tag’s slim-but-sturdy leather strap with sleek silver hardware will keep it snugly fastened to your luggage.
    Amy Jurries, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of fastened
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  • But Spurgeon tied the game at 2-2 in the second period off an awesome shift by the fourth line of Shore-Jones-Trenin.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • He's tied for fifth leaguewide in steals per game and deflections per game.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of tied
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  • The car moved across multiple lanes, clipped another vehicle, struck the outer retention wall then careened back across all lanes of traffic.
    Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The vehicle that was clipped had minor damage, but its driver was not injured, the sheriff's office said.
    Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of clipped
Verb
  • Texas’ Overwhelming Ground Game At least Clemson hung tough in what appeared to be another blowout.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Spruce Up Your Wreaths A timeless way to incorporate bows into your Christmas decor is by adding one to a wreath, whether it's displayed on your front door or hung indoors.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of hung
Verb
  • One requirement for anyone who has joined the cast, aside from drumming skills, has been expressive eyes and body language that can fill in for the wordlessness.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • By September 1998, the younger David Fink had joined his father and Mellon, first as the president of Perma Treat and then as the executive vice president of Guilford Rail System, according to a clipping from the Boston Globe featured in a Boston & Main Railroad Historical Society’s newsletter.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of joined
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“Belayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belayed. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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