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
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 11 July 2025
Their adjustable buckle strap ensures a secure fit, while the cushioned memory foam footbed provides all-day support.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
By Mark Chediak, Bloomberg The US clean energy industry is starting to buckle under the weight of persistently elevated borrowing costs, President Donald Trump’s anti-renewables policies and high tariffs.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
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Verb
These were more like slides, with just one simple strap down the front to elongate the foot, and a nice buckle to finish.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 11 July 2025
Their adjustable buckle strap ensures a secure fit, while the cushioned memory foam footbed provides all-day support.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Noun
Parts of key roads in Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin, suburbs were closed after buckling under searing heat Sunday, local officials said.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
By Mark Chediak, Bloomberg The US clean energy industry is starting to buckle under the weight of persistently elevated borrowing costs, President Donald Trump’s anti-renewables policies and high tariffs.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckle
Verb
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The episode ended with a deep-fake public service announcement that showed Trump walking through the desert, taking off his clothes and collapsing nude in the sand.—
Christine Ricciardi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Ramirez’s Independence home was condemned by the city after a basement wall collapsed during the storms.—
Maddie Carr,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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Jane comes from a background of poverty and has stayed in their hometown for the past 20 years, devoting herself to caregiving.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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With this work, the tenacious journalist and advocate for the Everglades devoted her life to preserving the unique, sprawling ecosystem now protected by federal law.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a bendable, flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Why brands are abandoning traditional PR The statistics don’t lie: Hybrid approaches create feedback loops between paid and earned media, driving continuous improvement in both areas.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The Padres are relevant going into their second stretch drive under the Preller-Shildt tandem.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Today marks 50 years since Jimmy Hoffa went missing.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The formula was applied to the target amounts that were distributed in January.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Any employee can apply for this benefit, making homeownership achievable for the entire staff.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Wayfair offers tips for removing folds and curls, which are an inevitable part of unrolling a new rug.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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And perhaps not so coincidentally, there has been published speculation in the weeks leading up to the FCC action that Trump-friendly media critic/entrepreneur Bari Weiss has been talking to Ellison about joining the Paramount-Skydance fold, opening the door to a role at CBS News.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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Despite cloudy skies and a smattering of light rain, the scene on the last Saturday morning in July at the reconstructed South Shore beach gave a strong indication of what's to come.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
Noun
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What begins as a convenient living arrangement spirals into a dangerous game of desire and deceit.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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As Brooks stands in the doorway, listening to this new fight spiral out of control, there’s a fear in his weary eyes.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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