as in belts
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 straps
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The dress, made of black Chantilly lace with satin straps and hand embroidery, ended up being the last gown Diana wore to a public function before her death.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Today’s vests come with adjustable plates, ergonomic straps and specialized designs built for everything from a neighborhood loop to a full military-style workout.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Other reinforcements, like adding hurricane straps to your rafters, retrofitting soffits and bracing roof trusses, can further reduce your risk of structural damage.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Choose your favorite size and silhouette, then personalize it with interchangeable straps to create a look that's uniquely yours.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The timeless square neck is flattering, the tank top straps allow for plenty of air flow on stuffy summer days, and the cropped silhouette ensures a comfortable fit for petite shoppers.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Noun
There are mesh pockets, elastic straps, and multiple compartments for optimal organization.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The dress, made of black Chantilly lace with satin straps and hand embroidery, ended up being the last gown Diana wore to a public function before her death.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Today’s vests come with adjustable plates, ergonomic straps and specialized designs built for everything from a neighborhood loop to a full military-style workout.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Other reinforcements, like adding hurricane straps to your rafters, retrofitting soffits and bracing roof trusses, can further reduce your risk of structural damage.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Choose your favorite size and silhouette, then personalize it with interchangeable straps to create a look that's uniquely yours.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The timeless square neck is flattering, the tank top straps allow for plenty of air flow on stuffy summer days, and the cropped silhouette ensures a comfortable fit for petite shoppers.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
Noun
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Accessories — including sunglasses, belts and jewelry — remain a priority, alongside lightweight layering pieces and product that supports year-round dressing.
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However, that might be tough to get considering Oliveira wants to challenge Justin Gaethje for the UFC title to unify the two belts.
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Levi’s take on the balloon pant trend has a flattering silhouette that cinches the waist and creates an hourglass shape.
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Start with this sleek, minimalist Sofia European belt that cinches the waist and makes the tee tucked into the jeans look a bit more styled, and bring it all together with these Italian leather slingback pumps, which are just sharp enough to make a casual denim-and-tee combo look luxe.
Noun
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The year 1976 saw the founding of Apple and the introduction of VHS tapes, but the national audience was still very much a reality.
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By the time the two relented, the album’s master tapes had been lost.
Verb
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The Composer ties together all aspects of the factory (machines, conveyors, sensors, and logistics flows) into a unified simulation.
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This full moon arrives in the zodiac sign of Capricorn, which ties to ambition and the great structures in our lives.
Verb
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On most mornings, Nguyen Thien Bao threads his VinFast electric motorbike through the jammed traffic of Vietnam’s capital Hanoi — ferrying passengers and deliveries.
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To no one’s surprise, Bonnie is immediately transfixed by her Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee, whose arrogant smarm effectively threads the needle between Maya Hawke’s Anxiety and Regina George’s everything else).
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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