1
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks
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as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time
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as in loop
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Recent Examples of buckle
Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
Somehow, after Gonzaga short-circuited on the ensuing kickoff and allowed a 77-yard DeMatha return TD with 29 seconds remaining, the Eagles didn’t buckle.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
Gabe Hauari, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
There’s a full-length zipper, buckle straps that go all the way around, and a cinch cord for a custom fit.
—Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Hamilton limped off just before halftime after his ankle buckled.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
Somehow, after Gonzaga short-circuited on the ensuing kickoff and allowed a 77-yard DeMatha return TD with 29 seconds remaining, the Eagles didn’t buckle.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024
Noun
Santa Belly doughnut: An unglazed doughnut filled with white cream, dripped in red icing, piped with a black chocolate Santa belt and topped with a belt buckle.
—Gabe Hauari, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
There’s a full-length zipper, buckle straps that go all the way around, and a cinch cord for a custom fit.
—Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
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It’s been anemic for decades but refusing to collapse, like so many empires.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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After France's government collapses:Macron names Francois Bayrou prime minister Scholz has been Germany's chancellor since late 2021, replacing conservative Angela Merkel, who spent 16 years in the role.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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As attackers continue to find innovative ways to infiltrate and expose company and user data, security vendors worldwide are devoting their efforts to designing, producing and adapting their solutions to safeguard this sensitive information.Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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As such, Cheeseman could devote fulltime efforts as a member of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, known as PURA.Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Instead of Birkenstock’s signature buckles, this style features adjustable hook and loop straps that create an even more custom fit.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Building feedback loops and regular evaluations into partnerships enables continuous adaptation.Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The cases, brought by 60 men and 60 women, span incidents going as far back as 1991.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The lead characters are well-cast across the board, with Chase and McDonough especially effective as complex, unpredictable characters whose sporadic conflicts go a long way toward developing a rooting interest in both men.Joe Leydon, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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The qualities that make a region attractive for visitors also apply to businesses and workforce relocators: a high quality of life, affordability, cultural and entertainment options, safety, cleanliness, accessibility and ease of transportation, among others.Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The black paint was applied and intended to wear and chip, slowly revealing the gold case underneath.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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Plot details remain under wraps, but a post-credits scene in the latest film suggests that more iconic characters from the video games could soon be entering the cinematic fold.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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Holecek suggests a navel oiling practice like this: Start by lightly stimulating the area (the navel folds) by very gently pinching with your forefinger and thumb.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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And given its volatility, any government purchases or sales could have an outsized impact on bitcoin's price.Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Lisa Pauline Mattackal, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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On third-and-10, Rodgers caught the snap, took a few steps back, and waited — the offensive line, solid all afternoon, gave him time.Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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These kinds of thoughts send you off into a spiral of anxiety, stress, and rumination.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The inflation/interest rate spiral is killing business confidence, as most Russian enterprises can't survive for too long with current extreme interest rates.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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