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
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
During the spacewalk, Williams and Wilmore removed a radio frequency group antenna assembly from the station’s truss before turning their attention to collecting samples of surface material from both the Destiny laboratory module and the Quest airlock, where crew members exit the station.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 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
Inland said the lone remaining crane was placing an end truss when the accident occurred around 5 p.m.
A truss is a framework of beams often used to support roofs and bridges.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
During the spacewalk, Williams and Wilmore removed a radio frequency group antenna assembly from the station’s truss before turning their attention to collecting samples of surface material from both the Destiny laboratory module and the Quest airlock, where crew members exit the station.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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Verb
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After a stunning Game 1 blowout followed by a defensive struggle out of the 1990s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series will relocate to the Twin Cities, tied 1-1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the past three league games, Miami won 1-0 against Columbus, tied Chicago 0-0 and tied Toronto 1-1.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This elevated laptop stand will be a welcome addition to your mother’s home office.—
Sarah Madaus,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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In another act of coopetition, Audsley saw staff from one company aiding another to set up their stand the night before.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Boxer Punch on Every Curve | The all-new BMW R 1300 R To that end, it's got sporty streetfighter ergonomics, with the rider leaning forward a fair bit to reach the flat handlebar and slightly rear-set foot pegs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2025
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The World Bank’s 2024 Global Investment Framework for Nutrition pegs the shortfall at $128 billion over the next decade, or roughly $13 billion annually, to scale up nutrition interventions.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The first four episodes strut onto the streamer on August 6, and the last four land on September 3.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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This album was my strut back into society after a hard 2020 & 2021.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That means modeling curiosity ourselves, using AI openly and transparently to fuel genuine inquiry rather than as a crutch.—
Catherine Goetze,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Diversification is used deliberately when bargains are scarce — not as a crutch, but as capital discipline.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Image That was the case at Little Rock National Airport in Arkansas in 1999, when American Airlines Flight 1420 smashed into stanchions holding lights that directed planes just off the runway.—
River Akira Davis,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Bahl, whose head hit a stanchion behind the net as a result of the hit, left the game.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2025
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By December 2023, the private equity firm had taken a majority stake in the British business and set an ambitious expansion plan; targeting 350 outlets by 2031.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s 53% ownership stake in the company, now in a trust controlled by his oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., rose by $415 million on the day.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lift the arch of your feet upwards without curling your toes or moving your heels.—
Tim Petrie, DPT,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Some might offer better support than others or have a more natural resting spot for thumbs, but to greater or lesser extents, a good mouse is sculpted to fit the arch of the typical human hand.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Truss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truss. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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