How to Use buckle in a Sentence

buckle

1 of 2 noun
  • To remove the buckle, use a sharp knife around the edges.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • The straps have buckles that are easy to adjust, and the band has five rows of hooks.
    Esmé Epstein, Health, 16 June 2023
  • Drivers in Phoenix were burned by the seat belt buckles of cars left in the sun.
    Thom Duffy, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The wide heel keeps you grounded and the gold buckle adds a flair of something shiny.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
  • This one features cloth of gold, red silk, and a gold buckle and clip.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2023
  • Be sure to loop the buckle through the elastic safety loop!
    Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
  • And the all-black straps and buckles are ideal hues for winter.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The buckle holders keep the straps out of your way when getting your baby in the seat.
    Jessica Booth, Parents, 15 June 2023
  • Pleats, ruffles, and gowns mixed with buckles, bra tops, and leather.
    Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The buckles, the stitching, the gorgeous cognac brown leather...
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Tighten the top buckles first to ensure your heel is securely in place in the back of the boot.
    Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023
  • To recline the chair, pull on the side buckles and lean back and the straps will loosen, making the chair recline to your liking.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The Doona is designed with a large enough cutout for the center buckle to fit into most car seats.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2023
  • They’re made of polyester and fasten with a plastic buckle.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The jacket had a strong buckle feature and a long belt that trailed behind him.
    Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The thong-style sandal has an adjustable buckle closure across the top of the foot for a secure fit.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
  • There’s also a leather strap and nickel buckle to complete the look.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
  • So much of a new parent’s life can be spent latching buckles.
    Shahnaz Habib, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The gold-tone buckle belt was a killer addition to this outfit.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
  • At last week’s Miu Miu fall 2023 show, models walked in kitten heels with thin buckle straps crossed at the toe.
    Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The sleek leather slip on features an oversized buckle on the front of the shoe, a chunky 2-inch platform, and a shearling lining.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The piece was cinched at the waist with a matching belt with a golden buckle featuring the brand's logo.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023
  • The loveseat cover also comes with wind straps and buckles on the legs for a secure fit that can withstand winds up to 70 mph.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The vest has adjustable shoulder straps and dual front buckles and is available in five sizes, from M to 3XL.
    Justin Park, Popular Mechanics, 25 May 2023
  • For all other bands, buckles, and closures, wipe clean with a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The one-piece was in a light brown textured fabric, with buckles for decoration on the straps.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 8 July 2023
  • The team’s pegasus logo is featured on the shorts, along with the team’s global logo on the belt buckle.
    Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The bikini bottoms were topped with a matching fabric belt with a gold buckle.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 30 July 2023
  • The bottom was a mini skirt with nine buckles along her left side and visible stitching on the back.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 25 Feb. 2023
  • And even the chrome buckles of the many red seat belts are embellished with Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg crest.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2023
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buckle

2 of 2 verb
  • The pavement buckled in the heat.
  • She buckled the horses into their harness.
  • Miguel felt the air leave his lungs and his spine start to buckle.
    Hannah Dreier, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2023
  • The second the child was buckled in, out came their phone.
    Megan Angelo, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Wear one strap buckled and the other one loose, for ~chill~ vibes.
    Hannah Oh, seventeen.com, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
    Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2024
  • There’s a strap on the back of the pack to buckle in your skis or board, while booting up the mountain.
    Katie Kommer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Guests scrambled to stack chairs to brace the doors, and windows buckled and creaked.
    Grace Garces Bordallo and Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Anchorage Daily News, 25 May 2023
  • But load it up for a weekend and buckle us into one of the rear seats?
    Mike Austin, Car and Driver, 15 Apr. 2023
  • The Nighthawks didn’t buckle in the fourth quarter, twice erasing five-point deficits.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Both front wheels showed signs of bending and buckling.
    Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Drive to the shoulder or next exit, then stay in your car with seat belt buckled.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The stench, the stories, and the staggering cost churned my stomach and buckled my knees.
    Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
  • The latest edition of that book says the Kings can’t hold leads and buckle under duress late in games.
    Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2024
  • And in the wake of the storm, the wall was buckling under the weight of the earthen mass, threatening dozens of residents.
    Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Ones that are old, weak, or poorly installed may buckle under the weight of the ice.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2023
  • To correct it: If your knees buckle inward, place a mini band around the thighs.
    Mallory Creveling, Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Our tester found the collar easy to buckle and secure but lightweight.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Slaton was able to sit in the front seat of the car and buckle her seatbelt without an extender.
    Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
  • According to Hawaii News Now, the pair were buckled into their seats.
    Laura Barcella, Peoplemag, 4 May 2023
  • The ball just got out of the park, but when García landed, his right knee appeared to buckle upon impact with the ground.
    Evan Grant, Dallas News, 7 Sep. 2023
  • This video is currently not available You’re all buckled in, ready to ride the loop of the Fireball roller coaster.
    Naomi Schanen, Washington Post, 5 July 2023
  • Guests scrambled to stack chairs against hotel doors being blown in from the gusts as windows buckled and creaked.
    Grace Garces Bordallo and Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2023
  • Then buckle the additional backstrap across the top of your back.
    Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
  • And there are more ways than one to wear it: Don't just sling it across your chest; experiment with buckling it across your hip.
    Isis Briones, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Roads, bridges and train tracks built to the design standards of the 20th century are buckling from extreme heat gripping the globe.
    Eric Niiler, WSJ, 25 July 2023
  • Then came the Tutsi genocide of 1994, when the park buckled further under the strain of refugees seeking food and wood for shelter.
    Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Simply place your baby in, buckle the buckles, adjust the straps, then pull the levers to swivel and lock it into place.
    Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Now, adding to the signs that the economy is starting to buckle, transportation has seen a slew of bad news in recent days.
    Dominic Pino, National Review, 26 Sep. 2022
  • The record rain also brings the hazard of flooding, causing roads to buckle, sinkholes to open up and boulders to crash down.
    CBS News, 17 Jan. 2023

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