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verb

ˈtrəs How to pronounce truss (audio)
Definition of trussnext
as in to tie
to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord after stuffing the turkey, the chef quickly trussed it so the forcemeat wouldn't fall out during roasting

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truss

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noun

as in stand

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Recent Examples of truss
Verb
For the last 15 or so years, celebrities have been, in general, more trussed up, as red carpets have become a heightened economic prospective for stars and designers alike. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025 Some are speckled with herbs, many are trussed and two come with a wedge of citrus. — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 June 2025
Noun
The laser systems sit about 10 feet above the ground on a truss, allowing people to walk beneath the installation and look straight up through the canopy of light. — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 22 June 2026 The historic facade opens onto a vast, contemporary lobby and bar, where the original steel trusses and pulley lights hang over the room. — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for truss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for truss
  1. tie
  2. stand
  3. peg
  4. strut
  5. crutch
  6. stanchion
  7. stake
  8. arch
Verb
  • Center fielder Tristan Peters saw his franchise-record-tying streak of consecutive games with a home run end at five.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Ryker Huther is tied for first with 66 for Circle Christian boys golf on the first day of the Titan Invitational.
    — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • The collection also features a mash-up between a laptop stand and a gaming hardware toolbox, which can be used to store all your gaming accessories, and has an on-brand green cutaway at the bottom.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Lady Eliza and her twin sister, Lady Amelia, regulars in the Wimbledon stands, might also accompany Meghan during the upcoming season.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of stand
Noun
  • Along the way, Parton cultivated an international business reputation and a vast fortune that Forbes pegs at $450 million.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • To solve, loop one end of the string around the peg on the parabola with an x-coordinate of –3 (y = 9) and attach the other end of the string to a peg with an x-coordinate of 4 (y = 16).
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of peg
Noun
  • Had food and security been closer together, the grouse might have lived to strut on a drumming log in the spring.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Nomis One features an inflatable door awning and weatherproof window panels in place of awnings, eliminating the extra time for strut installation.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
Definition of strut
Noun
  • Anyone who does a decent amount of public speaking winds up having a verbal crutch.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The core leadership question becomes whether AI functions as a crutch or a collaborator.
    — Khadim Batti, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of crutch
Noun
  • The stone has permanent steel receptacles for stanchions used in rope lines.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
  • What impressed me was that without stanchions to direct the crowd, fans wove back and forth across the field, creating an orderly line without shoving or cutting.
    — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026
Definition of stanchion
Noun
  • Whether in the form of comedy or drama, these stories come with their stakes already built in.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Many important details remain unclear, including the identity of the private operator, who will cover necessary investments and how America’s stake in the company breaks down.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of stake
Noun
  • At about 250 feet, the arch would be more than double the height of the Lincoln Memorial.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The arch will disturb the sightline between more landmarks than anticipated, the report said.
    — Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of arch

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