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
Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The standout feature for this backpack is its Wingjacket Protection, which includes flexible compression straps and padded sidewalls that protect and compress your items to minimize the bag’s overall size.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The jumpsuit has a scoop neck and a criss-cross back with adjustable straps to naturally lift.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Tatum was sporting a gray hooded sweatshirt and black shorts, while Williams was photographed in a black bikini with white straps.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The model stunned in the plunging G-string thong design, which was completely made out of black straps, see-through black mesh, and colorful embroidery.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The black dress kept to the signature, body-hugging silhouette Jenner has come to love, with shimmering black sequin mesh that looked almost snake-like, and sheer embroidered side-paneling, delicate straps criss-crossing over the low back.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2026
The aim is practical comfort that could help new parents spend less time adjusting straps or tugging at seams and more time getting through a list that changes by the hour.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Kevlar is used on the knee straps and waistband for tension resistance and strength.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
This is prime Allen — the reigning MVP, at 29 years old, is still in command of all his physical gifts and has developed an understanding beyond almost all who put straps to chins.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for straps
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The discussion comes at a time when school districts across the state are tightening their belts in anticipation of collecting less property tax revenue than expected following changes made by state lawmakers.—
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Some people prefer to use money belts for cash.—
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While there are plenty of bandages, wraps, and tapes, extra items such as an emergency thermal blanket, flashlights, sting relief, burn compression, and other items elevate this kit to support a variety of solutions.—
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Her source material is a pair of cassette tapes recorded by Dueñez in the ’90s, two of a series of bootlegs that the sonidero and his wife sold at the flea market along the Puente del Papa, a bridge connecting Monterrey’s prosperous city center with its mountainside slums.—
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Instead of individual detachable sleeves held onto the vest with zippers or buttons, the Rippy Modular Windbreaker’s sleeves are combined into one piece that cinches in the front with a bungee cord.—
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Unlike typical wide-leg jeans, this style flares out at the knee and subtly cinches back toward the ankle.—
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That ties the Islanders with the Blackhawks for the league low.—
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However, the text of his Wednesday order caps salaries at current levels and ties future executive incentive compensation to delivery and production metrics.—
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What threads them is an insistence, maybe even a stubbornness, that shopping still belongs in the physical world.—
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Once her nose is in place, Elvira gets an eyelash transplant whereby the same doctor threads fake lashes through her lower eyelid.—
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“Straps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straps. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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