1
as in to collapse
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 to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time
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as in loop
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Recent Examples of buckle
Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Feb. 2025
Temperatures reached as low as 36 degrees as the little girl was stuck, buckled into a car seat, on the bus with no shoes or coat for around three hours, KPTV reported.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Mike Arnot, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
On sale for $60 off, these comfy ankle boots come with heel pull loops for easy removal and two large adjustable metal buckle straps that add a hint of edge.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The Chicken of Tomorrow contests of the 1940s gave way to a new breed of bird so top-heavy that their skinny legs can easily buckle under the weight of their enormous body.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Feb. 2025
Temperatures reached as low as 36 degrees as the little girl was stuck, buckled into a car seat, on the bus with no shoes or coat for around three hours, KPTV reported.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
In addition to a side-access zipper, these packing cubes can be packed from the elastic top access opening and compressed with a strap that has an adjustable buckle.
—Mike Arnot, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
On sale for $60 off, these comfy ankle boots come with heel pull loops for easy removal and two large adjustable metal buckle straps that add a hint of edge.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckle
Verb
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More often, husbands or wives or children collapse in tears when the cremains are found.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Scanner reports also said a part of a warehouse structure collapsed in the 2500 block of Texas 121 in Lewisville, and roof damage was reported at a warehouse in the 900 block of South Airport Drive in McKinney.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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California needs to devote more money to rooftop solar, not less.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Two features at True/False devote attention to human experience rarely documented in film: Deaf President Now!, directed by Nyle DiMarco and Oscar winner Davis Guggenheim, and The Silence of My Hands, directed by Manuel Acuña.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The central loop has a similar crystal but this one dangles from the top giving it constant movement when worn.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This may throw our daily commutes, communication, and communal activities for a loop.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Vikings went undefeated in the DuKane Conference and won a regional title.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Fox’s counterpart in the blockbuster trade, Zach LaVine, scored a game-high 36 points while going 7-of-11 from 3-point range.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And this particularly applies to products such as pharmaceuticals.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Tilbury applied the Hollywood Flawless Filter skin tint in shade 3 and Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder in shade 1 to Moore's skin, then added a soft whisper of pink to her cheeks with Matte Beauty Blush Wand in Pillow Talk.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Floor-to-ceiling rows of whole legs of prosciutto were arranged like folds in a curtain, which somehow gave the effect of an opera set, thanks to the room’s dramatic modern chandeliers—apt for a factory in Giuseppe Verdi’s hometown.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2025
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Between prospective Top 40 meteorites, Cowboy pulls country-rap into its root-rock fold.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And, at least in international markets, being crowned with an Academy Award is already giving the film considerable boost.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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Like Huntsville's ordinance, these laws were implemented in response to resident complaints and aimed to give authorities greater enforcement power.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The selection also features Syrian director Anas Khalaf’s Love 45 about an overweight Lebanese man who is caught in a destructive spiral, which is in production.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2025
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This season also launched the Spark model, a new snake made of luminous stones that wrap around the ankle in a spiral of crystal baguettes.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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