as in belt
a narrow and usually flat piece of a material that is used for fastening, holding together, or wrapping something
She had the nervous habit of fiddling with the strap of her watch.
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Recent Examples of strap
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Then two people showed up with what looked like bombs strapped to their torsos.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Franklin would tug on a pair of straps, the band dangling behind him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Prior to 2021, the only way for visitors to admire the outstanding aerial views offered in the area was to strap on their hiking boots or mountaineering gear.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Then two people showed up with what looked like bombs strapped to their torsos.
—Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
The strap slides into place in slots on the top and bottom of the case and locks in with a satisfying click.
—PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Franklin would tug on a pair of straps, the band dangling behind him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strap
Noun
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Juno orbits Jupiter once every 33 days, and the trajectory brings the spacecraft through intense radiation belts trapped by the planet's powerful magnetic field.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the other corner, Crawford has an undefeated 41-0 record, including 31 knockouts, and has held world championship belts in four different weight classes.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Karri raised a couple of million pounds in funding last October to develop this model, and put it to good use by roping in legendary agency Pentagram for its industrial design inputs.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
5 Sep. 2025
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With two men on and the game tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the fifth, Duran roped a hard line drive into the right-center gap, which rolled into the triangle between center fielder Oneil Cruz and right fielder Alexander Canario.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But that coverage bust is on tape now, and other teams will try to exploit that look again.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Only after several reporters began observing the site and taking photographs did officers arrive to tape off the area with crime scene tape.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For those wired to take dead aim at pin flags, golf clubs have long filled that role.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The feds advised to never wire money or pay with a gift card or cryptocurrency.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over five shutout innings in his major league debut, the 23-year-old left-hander fanned 11 of their batters, tying the Red Sox record for strikeouts by a debuting pitcher, set by Don Aase on July 26, 1977.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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These options are often less expensive, faster, and more closely tied to job outcomes than a four-year degree.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ismael Loutfi is constantly threading several needles at once.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Faux pumpkins are painted with house numbers, then threaded onto a dowel for stability and stacked neatly over a decorative urn.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strap. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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