BELAYING Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

belaying

verb

present participle of belay

as in fastening

to attach (a rope) to something so that it is secure The climber belayed the rope.

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If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
The vest inflates by pulling it through your kid’s arms and fastening the belt.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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The Mets had a one-run lead coming into the top of the ninth, but right-hander Austin Warren put the first two hitters on base before giving up a game-tying RBI double to pinch-hitter Christian Yelich.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
With six strikeouts over 4 2/3 scoreless innings, Rasmus — the 12-year-old daughter of former major leaguer Cory Rasmus — is up to 14 for the tournament, tying Mo’ne Davis (Philadelphia, 2014) for the most strikeouts by a girl in series history.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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Mastering the clipping economy Some of Ossoff’s newfound fans know him mostly from clips — one or two-minute-long videos that travel wide and far on social media platforms.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Murcko has been tapped to steer the company’s global revenue organization, overseeing brand partnerships, direct media sales, podcast sales, clipping and other brand and sponsorship activities.

— William Earl, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of clipping

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In Sunday’s series-clinching victory, the 28-year-old Chisholm legged out a key bunt single during the Yankees’ decisive three-run rally in the sixth inning.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
Hilariously, again, per Fangraphs, the Astros have a 16% chance of clinching a first-round bye with a losing record.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of clinching

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Years ago, after Jake died, my instinct as a medical student was anger — clenching my teeth and jabbing a pen into my notepad, making a line of inky holes along the margin.

— Caroline Cherston, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026
Janet held the phone away from her ear, clenching her teeth against Maggie’s booming voice.

— Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

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