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
Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
This leather crossbody bag is 53 percent off, while this Vera Bradley purse, designed with two distinct carrying straps to be worn as a crossbody or shoulder purse, is 23 percent off and also makes a great gift idea.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
This includes everything from over-the-knee, platform boots that feature quilting along the sides and straps up the back of the calf, to one of this year’s trendiest silhouettes: simple stiletto slingbacks.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The timepiece is limited to 50 pieces and comes with a titanium bracelet and two straps.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
This leather crossbody bag is 53 percent off, while this Vera Bradley purse, designed with two distinct carrying straps to be worn as a crossbody or shoulder purse, is 23 percent off and also makes a great gift idea.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
Enter a cohort of maverick scientists who strap on a harness and oftentimes scuba gear, and delve deep into the belly of the Earth.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
This includes everything from over-the-knee, platform boots that feature quilting along the sides and straps up the back of the calf, to one of this year’s trendiest silhouettes: simple stiletto slingbacks.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strap
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Tupac took off his belt and started beating the guy with his belt.Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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With two shutouts under his belt, George should be the leading candidate for Canada to start in goal against the United States on Tuesday.Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Two scenes of cowboys roping calves in order to vaccinate them.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Companies, consciously or not, have been roped into it all.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The really clunky moments come off like an audition tape in which the off-camera casting assistant running lines is late on their cues.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Methods to prevent such damage include leaving batteries in retail packaging, covering terminals with tape or using a protective pouch.Barry Collins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Think a $32 42-inch TCL smart TV or $5 Philips Sonic rechargeable electric toothbrushes, 12-piece Wahl dog clipper kits or Black & Decker corded blowers.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
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Just keep in mind that it’s corded, which has some pros and cons.Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ohtani’s ex-interpreter reportedly wired money to ‘Real Housewives’ star to pay gambling debts Ryan Boyanjian, a ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star, is reportedly ‘Associate 1’ in the criminal case against Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Outside are balconies, a roof deck wired for a hot tub, desert landscaping, and red-rock views; amenities and hiking are minutes away.The Week Staff, theweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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And because every number is loaded with callbacks and foreshadowings, both musically and lyrically, the rangy story is tied into a very tight thematic bundle.Jesse Green, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Last year, there were 34 such cases, tied for the highest number in at least five years.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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The graphic below, with the inclusion of Jean-Clair Todibo, who was introduced for Coufal at half-time yesterday, shows Salah being sent through on goal following a pass threaded by Alexis Mac Allister.Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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But the exhibition here misses an opportunity to thread a more expansive history of the relationships between weaving and computing, overlooking Indigenous women’s efforts in particular.Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Strap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strap. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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