as in belt
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
drew a handkerchief from the girdle around her waist and offered it to the knight as a token of affection
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1
as in to wrap
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
trees girdled the campus, essentially hiding it from view wire girdling the bundle of firewood
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as in to circle
to travel completely around
an asteroid belt that girdles the inner planets of the solar system
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as in to surround
to form a circle around
the rings that famously girdle the planet Saturn
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Recent Examples of girdle
Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The pair wore girdles as part of their ploy, authorities said, and had stuffed them with merchandise — including 17 pairs of jeans.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
Now more than 20 million EVs girdle the globe, according to BloombergNEF—and that count is expected to nearly quadruple to 77 million by 2025.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2023
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Noun
Just as off chain diamond report numbers are microscopically laser inscribed onto a stone’s girdle—by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) for example— each Token ID will also be laser-printed onto assets enabling cross-referencing with its corresponding digital certificate.
—Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The pair wore girdles as part of their ploy, authorities said, and had stuffed them with merchandise — including 17 pairs of jeans.
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
After removing the plant from its nursery container, snip or prune girdling roots and rough up the surface of the root ball with your fingers.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2024
Now more than 20 million EVs girdle the globe, according to BloombergNEF—and that count is expected to nearly quadruple to 77 million by 2025.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for girdle
Noun
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These winds exist throughout the year across the tropical belt.—
Christophe Lavaysse,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Apr. 2025
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In the rematch, Nunes regained the belt and evened the score with a unanimous decision victory in July 2022.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The shows — which kicked off in March 2023 — wrapped in October.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Cheese Sticks Individually wrapped cheese sticks are a portable, high-protein snack option that can be paired with other high-protein foods, like eggs and turkey sticks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hiking here rewards you with panoramic views of the coastline, where hawks circle overhead and the scent of sagebrush floats on the breeze.—
Cliff Lewis,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2025
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The boys board a rescue boat and pull five souls off the Flicka’s rescue dinghy, all while sharks circle and buck.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
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Not to mention the endless possibilities surrounding our island Postmaster General interacting with the Hostmaster General.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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As temperatures in the California deserts begin to rise, so does the anticipation surrounding the 2025 Coachella Music and Arts Festival.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Khloé, 40, was red hot for the glam outing, wearing a strapless cherry red gown with a matching sash draped across her neck.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Dress This pale yellow organza midi dress from Erdem’s spring 2018 collection is a masterclass in delicate beauty, embroidered with intricate florals and finished with a lilac ribbon sash for a perfectly unexpected contrast.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The exoplanet was discovered in 2015 by NASA's Kepler space telescope and is one of two orbiting K2-18.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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During that time, the orbiting planet passed in front of the star.—
Daniel Apai,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For a player who’s as aggressive down the field as Ward tends to be, that rings even truer.—
Derrik Klassen,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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When World Series tickets went on sale to the non-season-ticket-holding public, thousands ringed Fenway Park for a shot at the leftovers.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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In November 2024, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott held a ribbon cutting for 12 new indoor pickleball courts at the Jean Shepherd Community Center at 3031 Mahoney Drive in Hammond.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Curls For curling with a straightener, the technique is much like curling a ribbon on a present with scissors.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Girdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girdle. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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