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, 9 Sep. 2025
The luxury watch brand founded in 1980 is known for uniquely placing a gold case on its rubber strap.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 9 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
Images of the strap have leaked in real life, too.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
The luxury watch brand founded in 1980 is known for uniquely placing a gold case on its rubber strap.
—Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 9 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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Ackie costars in The Thursday Murder Club as Donna De Freitas, a police officer who gets roped into the club's investigation.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Episode Five: With Jeremiah stuck at the office, a reluctant Conrad gets roped into wedding planning with Belly.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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How about some washi tape printed with strawberries or a jigsaw puzzle of the Appalachian Trail?—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The spokesperson, who reviewed a tape of the incident, says Weisman was struck in a suburban area without a sidewalk.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Our brains are actually wired to be social, with chemicals like dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin playing crucial roles in our interactions.—
Nancy Marshall,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Through two games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have held opponents to an average of 12 points per game — a mark that’s tied for the best in the Sun Belt.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The other way to address Africa’s borrowing challenges, Loyiso Tyabashe, chief executive of the South Africa Nuclear Energy Corporation, told Semafor, is tied to execution.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For example, the undulating landscape of the Chinese Hillside Garden is threaded with meandering paths that wind through a woodland of conifer trees and beside a narrow stream with a small waterfall.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ugarte then threads the ball to Amad, who misses the target, but is flagged offside anyway.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strap. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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