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
Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Franklin would tug on a pair of straps, the band dangling behind him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
One—a blue sandal made from the straps of an Ikea tote—racked up several thousand views.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Hosey agreed, acknowledging that Peterson was treated in the Oxford Center's hyperbaric oxygen chambers without wearing grounding straps, as were her daughter and her parents.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Jeossy Wide-Calf Tall Riding Boots These faux leather riding boots have adjustable buckle straps, a chunky low heel, and stylish quilted design.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Tons of Spanx shapewear and intimates are on sale, including this wireless bra that offers full coverage, compression, and barely-there straps.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The sleeveless garment included thin straps creating a halter neckline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Her sultry photo shoot for the movie The Outlaw—lying on a stack of hay, holding a gun, blouse straps at her shoulders, revealing just enough—led to a censorship battle.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The cowl neck and flounce hem offer a drapey, effortless look, and the straps are adjustable to get a comfortable neckline fit.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
Franklin would tug on a pair of straps, the band dangling behind him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
One—a blue sandal made from the straps of an Ikea tote—racked up several thousand views.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Hosey agreed, acknowledging that Peterson was treated in the Oxford Center's hyperbaric oxygen chambers without wearing grounding straps, as were her daughter and her parents.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Jeossy Wide-Calf Tall Riding Boots These faux leather riding boots have adjustable buckle straps, a chunky low heel, and stylish quilted design.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Tons of Spanx shapewear and intimates are on sale, including this wireless bra that offers full coverage, compression, and barely-there straps.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The sleeveless garment included thin straps creating a halter neckline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Her sultry photo shoot for the movie The Outlaw—lying on a stack of hay, holding a gun, blouse straps at her shoulders, revealing just enough—led to a censorship battle.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
Noun
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Baymon allegedly restrained him with belts or exercise straps, the child told authorities.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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Whoever wins cleanly leaves with both the championship belts.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Lindberg came up in the city’s metal scene, trading tapes with fellow teenagers and designing the logo for Norwegian band Darkthrone.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
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No real effort is made to stop audio bootleggers, and pristine tapes of these shows have emerged, but the video documentation is scattershot and borderline unwatchable since the rule-breakers are often miles from the stage and forced to film at covert angles.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It’s made with a soft cotton-blend material, sporting a classic gingham pattern, four buttons down the front, and a slim fit that cinches in your waist for a flattering silhouette.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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This drapey shirt dress at Banana Republic takes the military style and infuses a touch of sophistication with a flare skirt and sleek slider belt that cinches the waist so the shape doesn’t drown your figure.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Regenerative Imperative What ties these threads together is a vision of technology as a regenerative force; systems that heal rather than harm, that strengthen rather than extract, that enhance human capabilities rather than replace them.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The package ties future awards to ambitious market value and performance milestones.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Palace’s centre-forward quickly threads the ball to Kamada, who is taken down by Marco Bizot, winning his team a penalty.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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