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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Recent Examples of buckle
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Riley Keough plays the titular, volatile lead singer of the Six, a massively popular ‘70s rock group that's buckling under interpersonal romances and jealousies.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
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Verb
But Swims buckled into the ballad, standing tall and belting through the song’s inherent ache.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Riley Keough plays the titular, volatile lead singer of the Six, a massively popular ‘70s rock group that's buckling under interpersonal romances and jealousies.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
The latest collection tipped an earflap cap to aviator style, showcasing shearling bombers, leather trenches, and coats with stand-up buckle collars.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
The bodyguard choker is a stylish accessory made of faux leather featuring the lady Bey charm and adjustable buckle fastener for a personalized fit.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckle
Verb
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Abstract governance debates collapse when basic participation and revenue data are examined.—
Michael Fealey,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Or that there is a wild proliferation of parallel universes, or that a mysterious process causes quantumness to spontaneously collapse.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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To many in the industry, hip-hop was still a passing fad, and labels devoted far more resources to white acts.—
Andy Greene,
VIBE.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anderson also devoted much of his speech to remembering his first-assistant director Adam Somner, who died from thyroid cancer in November 2024.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Visualization is a huge part of racing, particularly in the speed disciplines of downhill and super-G, and a lot of competitors close their eyes and run the course on a loop in their minds, dipping and swaying with every turn, roller and jump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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E-commerce product images show a new Nike Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble outfitted with the Neon style’s familiar highlighter-like Air units and lace loops, but with some key updates that make the look more eye-catching than ever.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Substitutions will always be scrutinised by supporters when results go badly.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Michael Hicks weighs in on how a copy‑paste bill has lawmakers going after degrees Indiana doesn’t even offer in his latest op-ed.—
Kurtcia Collazo,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Eight of these units were connected to each other and a linear actuator was installed at one end of the line to apply the force needed to activate the elastocaloric effect.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Feb. 2026
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Regardless of the type, apply the fertilizer in late winter to prepare your tree for the upcoming growing season.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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During a search at the police department, Insogna was allegedly found with 18 wax folds of heroin/fentanyl under her clothes near her ankle, the report said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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This 20 percent-off Patagonia Women’s Houdini Jacket is weather-repellant and folds down into a hand-sized pouch.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Ishii said the council is focused on filling the five Police Accountability Board vacancies and finding Aguilar’s replacement, finalizing the board’s regulations, giving both oversight entities the necessary tools to succeed and restoring belief in the oversight process.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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McVay said the team would give the players time to digest the season and decide what might be next.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sometimes that shift is accompanied by a kind of right-wing spiral.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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In that spiral, my focus narrowed to damage control.—
Adrianne Wright,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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