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
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 11 July 2025
The footage then cuts to the pair being strapped together, with Whitaker seated above the instructor in a tandem skydiving position.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 20 July 2025
Beneath the sheer element of the dress was a silver slip dress with thin straps.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
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Noun
The crew member then strapped up the teens before bringing them to the helicopter.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 11 July 2025
The footage then cuts to the pair being strapped together, with Whitaker seated above the instructor in a tandem skydiving position.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Verb
The handle snaps on and can be removed entirely or replaced with a strap.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 20 July 2025
Beneath the sheer element of the dress was a silver slip dress with thin straps.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strap
Noun
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Then, in her ninth pro fight, Shields picked up the WBO middleweight belt with a 2019 decision over Christina Hammer.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The elastic waistband is decorated with a button and belt loops for a more snug fit if needed, and the 2.5-inch inseam is just the right length for everyday wear.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Salvador Perez then roped a ground-rule double, and former Florida Gators star Jac Caglianone, who was hitting .143 entering the game, cleared the bases with a two-run double into the gap in center for a 3-0 lead.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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Dressed in jeans, cowboy boots and hats and leather jackets, the family band has no problem roping the studio audience in with its irresistible energy and instantly hummable tune.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
Noun
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In early 1951 and 1952, Guthrie recorded these songs himself using one microphone on a reel-to-reel tape machine at his family’s two-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, New York.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
14 July 2025
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The packaging — centered around a collage-style tape motif — was intentionally designed to evoke the DIY aesthetic of teen bedrooms and skateboard decks.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Thread the rope or cord through the holes in the pool noodle pieces, connecting them.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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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
Verb
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And that only happens when your leadership system is wired to build trust at the speed of growth.—
Carrie Moore,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Secure some heavy string or wire around one of the end posts about 2 inches from the ground.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
Verb
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This small, daily action, tied to a routine cue, builds consistency, reduces reliance on motivation and strengthens willpower over time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In addition to his annual base salary and supplemental compensation, Smith is eligible to earn up to $45,000 annually through performance bonuses tied to booster engagement, athletic success and academic achievement.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The shutter button is threaded to support a soft release button or mechanical release cable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Some were just barely threaded with gray, like a spider’s web.—
Meara Sharma,
The Dial,
22 July 2025
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“Strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strap. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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