as in whipping
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1
as in hitting
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
belted the baseball out of the park
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2
as in wrapping
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
belted the little boy's pants tightly so they would stay up
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3
as in pounding
to strike repeatedly
belted the punching bag relentlessly
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4
as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
the boy went belting along on his skateboard
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Recent Examples of belting
Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
There’s soprano, there’s a lot of mixing, there’s big, broad belting.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
In the stands, there’s that curious post-final situation where exactly half the ground is empty and half is full, and the victorious fans that remain are belting out the unofficial Hibs anthem, Sunshine On Leith by the Proclaimers.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
And, like IndyCar did in St. Pete at the start of the season, all forward-facing tire barriers are now covered with belting.
—Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
There’s soprano, there’s a lot of mixing, there’s big, broad belting.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
Verb
On a big screen, a character such as Elphaba is no longer just belting before an enthralled audience, playing to the back row.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
In the stands, there’s that curious post-final situation where exactly half the ground is empty and half is full, and the victorious fans that remain are belting out the unofficial Hibs anthem, Sunshine On Leith by the Proclaimers.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belting
Noun
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Scolding and whippings from Elizabeth and her exasperated father did nothing.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Of course, the offensive possibilities of him playing with LeBron James and with Austin Reaves, of whipping passes to Dorian Finney-Smith and Rui Hachimura for open corner threes have JJ Redick ready to get to work.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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United have scored 23 goals in 20 Premier League games, off the back of hitting 57, 58, and 57 goals in the past three full seasons.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Newcastle’s equaliser was allowed to stand despite the ball hitting Joelinton’s hand in the build-up.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
3 Jan. 2025
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The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
3 Jan. 2025
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Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.—
Farhat Beg,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Sustained powerful winds reaching nearly 100 miles per hour are driving fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles, spewing smoke, destroying homes, closing roads, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.—
Vox Staff,
Vox,
8 Jan. 2025
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Through a 4-0 thrashing of Real Sociedad, who coincidentally meet Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals, FC Barcelona managed to go three points in front of its arch nemesis in El Clasico and one over Atleti.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.—
Zeke Miller,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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Can my cat get sick from licking me?—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Belting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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