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1
as in hitting
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
belted the baseball out of the park
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2
as in wrapping
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
belted the little boy's pants tightly so they would stay up
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3
as in pounding
to strike repeatedly
belted the punching bag relentlessly
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4
as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
the boy went belting along on his skateboard
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Recent Examples of belting
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
From the 1910s through the 1930s, a massive number of migrants from Mississippi came, including Delta blues musicians with their finger-picking acoustic guitars paired with raw, emotional belting.
—AFAR Media, 10 July 2025
Isaac Azout, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
The song originally appeared on Sweet Revenge, with Prine’s raspy voice belting it out over a bump-and-grind arrangement played by a full band.
—Tom Piazza
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Mamma Mia! should theoretically function as a star vehicle considering the plot is delightful nonsense meant to be outshone by the songs and performances, whether by force of belting or pure charisma.
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In a three-hour, 18-minute, 12-inning marathon, 28-year-old rookie Troy Johnston was the hero, belting his first career walk-off home run to lift the Marlins over the Detroit Tigers, 6-4.
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This is a heavenly take on hot chocolate, using dark chocolate and whipping cream.—
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That amount is about 1.4 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream, the study said.—
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The 49ers went three and out on their next two possessions and were unsuccessful on throws outside the numbers after hitting the middle of the field with three completions on the scoring drive.—
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After hitting just 4 of 30 threes against the Pacers, Miami opened 4 for 4 from distance, shot 8 for 16 on threes in the first half and finished 17 for 32.—
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To protect your tender young woody plants and trees, use a wire cage, DIY wire cloche, or a hard (chew-proof) plastic wrap meant for wrapping around the trunk.—
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Honestly, that's key for me, wrapping it up early.—
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Russia has been pounding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with drones and missiles in recent weeks, a tactic used in previous winters.—
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But those massive events aren’t the only way for fans to experience the heart-pounding thrills and sense of community that only live sports can deliver.—
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The manufacturers and developers at the hearing told legislators that creating incentives, simplifying building codes and speeding up project reviews would help the industry grow.—
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Dash camera video captured the teen speeding away from the traffic stop and narrowly missing a deputy standing in the road.—
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The brand’s range features cultural designs made using a mix of traditional Chinese techniques, including hammering, carving, hollowing, filigree, embedding, and heat treatment of enamels.—
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The sound of hammering came from outside in the driveway, where some men were building a coffin.—
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The University of Miami defeated Ole Miss, 31-27, in a Fiesta Bowl semifinal thriller, punching its ticket to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.—
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That footage showed Jones elbowing, stomping and punching the boy, and prompted the police investigation.—
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Despite his mediator role, Rodríguez is also known for his explosive temperament, lashing out in Congress and publicly threatening and insulting members of the opposition.—
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Trump spent most of 2025 downplaying the significance of the files, at times lashing out against Republicans who demanded the release of information about other potential perpetrators.—
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“Belting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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