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belt

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noun (2)

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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 neck
a broad geographical area that part of the country is sometimes called "the farm belt" because of the number of farms there

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belt

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of belt
Noun
Oh God, is this show trying to bring back the wide belt that looks like lumbar support? Emma Specter, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025 In television interviews, Sandy, with her big frizzy hair and animal print leggings often bent horseshoes, while the uber-tall Durk, with his teeny tiny workout shorts, a halter top and a large silver western belt slung around his waist, spouted off factual scientific studies. Hayley Krischer, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
Mulligan: Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion belting it out at The Gorge in Washington. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025 In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, the three-time MVP belted a two-run home run to right field in the third inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 4-0 lead, setting off a roar from the roughly 42,000 fans in attendance. David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for belt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belt
Verb
  • New York’s forward did so by staying attached through the bazillion screens Detroit set and recovering when he was hit.
    James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Houston threw numbers behind the ball for most of the game to avoid getting hit by the deadly counterattacks and transitions KC has been known for.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Formed from improved and ultra-stable memory foam, wrapped in high-quality synthetic leather, the ear pads eradicate foam rolling to ensure a more consistent fit and longer service life.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The simple yet head-turning perfume features just three notes: Zesty bergamot, robust espresso, and cozy cedarwood that wrap you in a comforting hug.
    Mary Honkus, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The race is being widely viewed as a must-win for Democrats who at the national level are still licking their 2024 election wounds, as well as a potential referendum on Trump and Musk.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In the years since, the vehicles raced on tracks across the world have evolved.
    Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Ambulances, firetrucks and patrol vehicles from multiple law enforcement agencies raced toward the campus that sits just west of Florida’s state capital after the university issued an active shooter alert midday Thursday, saying police were responding near the student union.
    Kate Payne and David Fischer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Inside the courtroom, supporters of For Women Scotland cheered, punched the air, hugged and cried.
    Lauren Frayer, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
  • My job involved taking a frying pan cover off a conveyor belt, using a press to punch a hole, attaching a fly wheel and returning the finished product to the conveyor belt.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Better to lash out first, or at least build up a protective armor.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
  • All the while, sawn-off shotguns; love locks inscribed with names lashed to bridges, their keys slung into the river; and other reminders of modern life are topping up the Thames.
    Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • When used effectively, these innovations not only speed up production but also enhance engagement and open new revenue opportunities.
    Andrew Fingerman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Developers even get granular control over the budget to lower costs and speed things along where appropriate.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • That proved a terrible bet for the Ukrainians, since the likelihood of Putin entering peace talks when tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers were occupying a piece of Mother Russia was about as low as the S&P 500 doubling in value after Trump slapped tariffs on everybody.
    Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The conversation between the Beijing administration and the EU chief takes place after Washington last Wednesday slapped China and the EU with reciprocal tariffs of 34% and 20%, respectively.
    Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,John Melloy,Ruxandra Iordache,Christina Wilkie,Erin Doherty, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belt. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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