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
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
The dress was all but complete, save for the straps, which to this day are left pinned as if Diana could come back at any moment for that final adjustment.
—Rachel Burchfield, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Think of new parents strapping their firstborn into the car seat for the ride home from the hospital.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 May 2025
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Noun
His hands were partially tied with an electrical cord and tow straps.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
The dress was all but complete, save for the straps, which to this day are left pinned as if Diana could come back at any moment for that final adjustment.
—Rachel Burchfield, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Verb
And one particular branch has become strapping and sturdy: Dave Roberts.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Think of new parents strapping their firstborn into the car seat for the ride home from the hospital.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strap
Noun
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China is set to launch its second Tianwen deep space exploration mission late May, targeting both a near-Earth asteroid and a main belt comet, Space News reports.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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Archaeologists have previously found a few artifacts decorated with beetle wings, such as horse harnesses and belts, but the 1,400-year-old crown is a first-of-its-kind find.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
Verb
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And while Street Fighter would rapidly permeate into mainstream consciousness, even roping in Jean-Claude Van-Damme for its 1994 feature film adaptation, Fatal Fury’s fate was less an instant success than a slow burn.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Tampa Bay Rays’ replacement home field, which usually serves as the Yankees’ spring training facility, was part of the problem when Judge roped a ball 111.7 mph off his bat to left field in the top of the eighth inning.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stock photo of crime scene tape from a shooting in Royal Oak, Michigan, on May 14, 2018.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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It can be repaired with heavy-duty, water-resistant tape specifically designed for PVC rafts.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
Verb
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It can be used corded or cordless (20 hours), and the misting attachment can keep you up to 10 degrees cooler.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Tires cording after only 50 laps is untenable, effectively forcing drivers to throttle back and run tight against the bottom, further limiting passing.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Video Doorbell Deals The Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera (wired) is a surprisingly quality security device with the ability to synch to any home smart system (Amazon, Alexa, or Apple).—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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The daughters’ requests initially went through, and each received $10,000 wired to their bank accounts.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Well, as referenced above, the United States was coming out of a nasty recession tied to the crisis in the mortgage market.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The investment fund tied to the Qatari state has spent billions on the operations and players.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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The filmmakers thread these stories seamlessly into a larger picture that balances despair with moments that point cautiously toward a more stable future.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The ornate piece was threaded with brocade motifs and real chandi (silver) zari.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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“Strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strap. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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