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
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
In their center, Zoya drew Gorey-esque little boys, one trussed in rope, the other naked and chubby like a Renaissance putto.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Mar. 2025
Kennerly said the framing is underway, and the roof trusses will be installed this week.
—Laura Kinsler, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2025
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Verb
She’s got the demi-god trapped and trussed up for reasons soon to be revealed.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
In their center, Zoya drew Gorey-esque little boys, one trussed in rope, the other naked and chubby like a Renaissance putto.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2024
Noun
But the most striking use of color is the massive truss that frames a double-height gym on the top floor.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Mar. 2025
Kennerly said the framing is underway, and the roof trusses will be installed this week.
—Laura Kinsler, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for truss
Verb
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In the first game, the Dodgers and Astros were tied 2-2 going into the bottom of the 10th.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The switch-hitting Happ hit his first home run off a lefty this season in Monday’s extra-inning loss, tying the game in the eighth inning by taking Phillies reliever Matt Strahm deep.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Trump will be watching his parade on Constitution Avenue from a viewing stand.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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Up above, the Army's Golden Knights parachute team appeared in the overcast sky, descending toward the viewing stand.—
LOLITA C. BALDOR,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The president likely meant to say $250 billion instead of $250 million, since the office of the U.S Trade Representative pegs that number at $235.6 billion in 2024.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Who could forget Kravitz riding on Tatum’s bicycle pegs, or their apparently hilarious iced coffee date?—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the clip, Max struts through the streets, lounges on a rooftop, and cranks up her own music on the stereo.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Within seconds, a new dancer struts onto the stage for her turn to shine.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 May 2025
Noun
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This agreement unlocks new funding and serves as a vote of confidence in the technology that enables people confined to a wheelchair to stand and walk again without the need for crutches or walkers.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Regardless of the cause, the injury left the man permanently disabled and unable to walk without a mobility aid like crutches or a leg stand.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
Noun
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His blue bandanna making the sharp planes of his face stand out even more than usual, Magenta perches on a stool, lifting the velvet rope from its gold-metal stanchion, putting it back again.—
Amy Virshup,
Vulture,
14 May 2025
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In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration strengthened safety standards for areas surrounding runways after an American Airlines plane landing in Arkansas in 1999 ran into a stanchion just off the runway that tore through the plane, killing 11 people.—
Grace Moon,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The article also said that Savvy holds stakes in Scopely.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The group argues the case places the rights of AR-style weapons at stake, a key issue the high court punted on with its rejection of the petition regarding Maryland’s assault weapons ban.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
Noun
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How to do it: To get the most out of a calf raise, slowly rise up onto the front of your foot by activating your arch and lifting your heel as high as is comfortable.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Original plans for the arch were conceptualized in 95AD by Roman emperor Domitian, creating an inspiring feat of architecture and engineering that has lasted the test of time.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Truss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truss. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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