as in to tie
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord
after stuffing the turkey, the chef quickly trussed it so the forcemeat wouldn't fall out during roasting
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Recent Examples of truss
Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 June 2025
The Gloss Bridge trussed the look up more with a wet effect gloss, using Gloss Luxe in shade 01 Disclosure.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
These structural components are efficient to produce, with a large-scale printer churning out a single truss in under 13 minutes.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Some are speckled with herbs, many are trussed and two come with a wedge of citrus.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 June 2025
The Gloss Bridge trussed the look up more with a wet effect gloss, using Gloss Luxe in shade 01 Disclosure.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
ArieForce One Soar is the largest zero-G stall in America, featuring a first-ever raven-truss dive.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
These structural components are efficient to produce, with a large-scale printer churning out a single truss in under 13 minutes.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truss
Verb
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Luukkonen made a few big saves in the second period to keep the score tied before Buffalo eventually took the lead.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy were among those tied at one point.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Uthmeier has taken a courageous stand, and should finish the fight.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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On the chain's r/Costco subreddit, a fan recently spotted a paella stand inside one of the chain's Mexican warehouses.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Noun
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If a major stablecoin issuer faces a sudden wave of redemptions and their underlying collateral proves illiquid or mismanaged, the resulting de-peg can trigger cascading liquidity crises across the broader financial ecosystem.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Off-road electric motorcycles, which are equipped with pegs instead of pedals, are not legal to ride on public streets in California.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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These days, about 400 lucky guests are invited to strut their stuff at the iconic event, following in the well-shod footsteps of invitees before them.—
Erika Harwood,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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Among Texans, it’s known for flashy aesthetics, larger-than-life restaurants, and a perpetual cycle of new and grand places to strut your stuff.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mary Todd Lincoln, amid her grief, grabbed the crutch of Spiritualism.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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From ordering groceries to using AI to write for us, the digital world has become a facilitator but also a crutch.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Reid gathered himself by leaning against the basket stanchion, flexing his jaw and taking in some deep breaths.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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For example, the deck stanchions had to be reinforced to withstand the moments from a 24 m-tall cylinder in heavy wind.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the California primary election less than a month away, this may be the last high-stakes chance for the seven leading candidates to impress undecided voters.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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After Meta acquired a $14 billion stake in Scale AI last year and former CEO and cofounder Alexandr Wang left, the future of the company was unclear.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This photograph captures the first full Milky Way arch ever taken at Valle Fértil, Argentina.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Set the scene Set on 25 acres atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the resort’s white exterior, punctuated by evocative arches, highlights the bright turquoise water below, creating a stunning setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Truss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truss. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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