TRUSSED Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

trussed

verb

past tense of truss

as in tied

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 trussed For the last 15 or so years, celebrities have been, in general, more trussed up, as red carpets have become a heightened economic prospective for stars and designers alike. —

Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025 Some are speckled with herbs, many are trussed and two come with a wedge of citrus. —

Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 June 2025

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The investigation comes as global health officials continue monitoring a rare hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius luxury cruise ship that has sickened multiple passengers and crew members and left three people dead.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The system is designed to help technicians quickly identify faults by reviewing operational logs and maintenance histories tied to a robot’s ID.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026