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
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
To keep them from sliding off your foot, Salinger recommends choosing a pair with wider toe straps, like this Anne Klein option.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
A lot of standard plastic closet hangers — the ones with little clips or notches meant for straps or accessories — can double as makeshift chip clips.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Standard hangers with notches Many standard plastic hangers have small notches or grooves along the top, originally designed to hold garment straps or accessories in place.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Your Closet Hangers Are Secret Snack Savers A lot of standard plastic closet hangers — the kind with little clips or notches meant for straps or accessories — can double as makeshift chip clips.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
The footbed molds to your foot over time for a more personalized feel, and unlike most slides, the adjustable straps allow for a customized fit.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
Choose from classic styles, vegan leather designs with interchangeable straps, clear styles great for summer events and tumbler compatible styles.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Not only does the material ensure comfort and support, but the unique design, with thick straps that curve to the exact shape of my arches and a cupped heel, creates a glove-like fit that hugs my feet.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
To keep them from sliding off your foot, Salinger recommends choosing a pair with wider toe straps, like this Anne Klein option.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
A lot of standard plastic closet hangers — the ones with little clips or notches meant for straps or accessories — can double as makeshift chip clips.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Standard hangers with notches Many standard plastic hangers have small notches or grooves along the top, originally designed to hold garment straps or accessories in place.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Your Closet Hangers Are Secret Snack Savers A lot of standard plastic closet hangers — the kind with little clips or notches meant for straps or accessories — can double as makeshift chip clips.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
The footbed molds to your foot over time for a more personalized feel, and unlike most slides, the adjustable straps allow for a customized fit.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
Noun
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But two decades on, the sequel (in theaters May 1) arrives in an extremely different landscape, which has forced media companies to tighten their belts as page views plummet and AI surges.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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From anti-theft bags and money belts to AirTags and noise-cancelling headphones, here are all of the travel must-haves on my packing list for my mom.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His tapes are stored by genre in dedicated cupboards with closing doors.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Over the past two weeks, fans started posting online about mysterious VHS tapes arriving in the mail, reportedly sent out by Warp.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The vest subtly cinches at the waist, creating a flattering shape.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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What makes barrel jeans popular is their wide, tapered fit that curves out around the mid-leg and then cinches in at the ankle.—
India Roby,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The 11 home runs in March/April ties Paul Kornerko for the most by a White Sox player in those months.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The decision to name both cubs after rangers ties the zoo’s conservation breeding program to the front-line work of keeping Sumatran tigers alive in the wild.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Naema is the protagonist whose story threads throughout the whole trilogy, even as other characters come and go.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Few journeys bring you as close to this breathtaking landscape as the Rocky Mountaineer, a train that threads through canyons, forests, and mountain passes.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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