buckling

verb

Definition of bucklingnext
present participle of buckle
1
as in collapsing
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks

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2
as in devoting
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckling
  1. collapsing
  2. devoting
  3. applying
  4. giving
  5. bending
Verb
  • This pre-dates the casual fashions that would take hold during the 1960s, eventually collapsing traditional dressiness by the 1970s, making Sumbariners and GMT Masters the thing to wear.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse On March 26, a container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, collapsing the bridge and killing six construction workers who were filling potholes on the span.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of collapsing
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  • The former president embarked on a new phase of his career in public service, devoting his days to peacemaking and humanitarian efforts.
    Justin Doom, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Unless the Heat moved off either of them in a separate deal—or as part of a bigger three-team trade—they'd be devoting more than $100 million to three somewhat duplicative guards.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of devoting
Verb
  • Sarah Hoffmann Hoffmann after applying the Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash Mascara.
    Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Herrick before applying the Ilia Limitless Mascara.
    Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of applying
Verb
  • Proud of coming into Week 18 and giving us a chance to compete for the playoffs.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Let’s reward Grier by giving him more power.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of giving
Verb
  • The mayor himself is charged by Manhattan federal prosecutors with bending the normal workings of government in exchange for improper campaign contributions and flight upgrades.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Joey Myron Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Joey Myron is a truly dynamic force in his genre-bending approach to country music.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of bending
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Thesaurus Entries Near buckling

buckle (under)

buckling

buckling (down)

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