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as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
delivered a shattering belt to the rock with a hammer
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as in sashes
a strip of flexible material (as leather) worn around the waist
a drugstore cowboy who loves his fancily decorated belt
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as in clips
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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as in wraps
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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as in pounds
to strike repeatedly
belted the punching bag relentlessly
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as in races
to proceed or move quickly
the boy went belting along on his skateboard
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Recent Examples of belts
Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under.
—Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under.
—Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under.
—Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
On top of that, layer in the fact that Rose typically sings with brass and belts, something McDonald isn’t known to showcase with her vocals.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The winner in Riyadh will be a unified champion, which is when a fighter holds two belts or more, but not an undisputed champion, which requires all four governing body titles.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
The winner in Riyadh will be a unified champion, which is when a fighter holds two belts or more, but not an undisputed champion, which requires all four governing body titles.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
To bring the middle-class, aspirational shopper back into the fold, brands are spotlighting their more affordable offerings—scarves, belts, small leather goods, homewares, cosmetics, and fragrances—making items available for at or below $500 a particular focus, Reuters reports.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
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Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under.
—Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under.
—Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under.
—Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under.
—Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
On top of that, layer in the fact that Rose typically sings with brass and belts, something McDonald isn’t known to showcase with her vocals.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The winner in Riyadh will be a unified champion, which is when a fighter holds two belts or more, but not an undisputed champion, which requires all four governing body titles.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
The winner in Riyadh will be a unified champion, which is when a fighter holds two belts or more, but not an undisputed champion, which requires all four governing body titles.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
To bring the middle-class, aspirational shopper back into the fold, brands are spotlighting their more affordable offerings—scarves, belts, small leather goods, homewares, cosmetics, and fragrances—making items available for at or below $500 a particular focus, Reuters reports.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belts
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After the wipe hits, there will be a Twitch Drops campaign that should give out some solid loot to get your wipe off to a good start.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their elaborate plan soon hits all kinds of darkly hilarious snags that lead to more serious repercussions.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, this average hides massive variability—some years were great, others were terrible.John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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However, this average hides massive variability—some years were great, others were terrible.John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Curiosity Curiosity drives artful innovation.Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Time-wise, aim for November for leaf-peeping season but before winter holiday rates hit or early March before Sakura mania drives prices skyward.Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores claps during the press conference on July 30, 2021 at the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit, Michigan.Michael Ozanian, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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When the camera zooms in on Haines, the gnat can be seen buzzing around above her head (as evidenced in Entertainment Weekly's extremely serious investigative photos below) before Goldberg launches her military action and claps her hands while Haines speaks.EW.com, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The book slams insurance companies for blocking legitimate claims to keep costs down and maximize profits.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their chart-setting record beats the late DMX with whom they were previously tied with each having their first five entries debut at Number One.Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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Though about a quarter of DNA exonerations involve a false confession, that percentage jumps to more than 34% for those who were under 18 when wrongfully convicted, and 69% for those with mental disabilities, according a 2022 analysis by the National Registry of Exonerations.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of the holiday that is just around the corner, recently released Bing Crosby compilation Ultimate Christmas jumps from Number Eight to Six with 65,000 units.Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Belts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belts. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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