buckles 1 of 2

verb

Definition of bucklesnext
present tense third-person singular of buckle
1
as in collapses
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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2
as in devotes
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time

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buckles

2 of 2

noun

plural of buckle
as in loops

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  1. collapses
  2. applies
  3. gives
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  • After her 10-year relationship collapses, a newly single woman dives back into the dating pool, navigating seven wildly different romantic entanglements that prepare her for her future husband.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In the aftermath, Gloria’s world collapses.
    Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of collapses
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  • Turkey’s old playbook no longer applies.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That particularly applies to the core of his business— buying and selling millions of dollars of bonds for the clients' portfolios.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of applies
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  • The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In short, the super-powered face serum gives skin an energy boost with its breakthrough technology that helps skin act younger.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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buckles (down)

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