TRUSS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈtrəs

Definition of truss

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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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

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Verb

The next batter, Sogard, pulled a hanging breaking ball from Hentges off the Green Monster, driving in Monasterio and tying the game.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
Right-hander Ben Joyce, who had not given up a run in any of his first six games, was a strike away from ending it when the Rangers’ Wyatt Langford blooped a 102 mph pitch into right field for a game-tying double.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of tie

Noun

As John walks several miles to catch up to Hal (who takes pictures with adoring fans at a taco stand), a holographic construct of a younger Hal emerges from the ring and briefly interacts with John.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Just look at the new stand — the sheer size of it shows the club’s ambition.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of stand

Noun

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
The singer said that the commercial underperformance of Nobody’s Daughter knocked her down a peg.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 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

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

Despite reducing that stake, her net worth has still increased due to market appreciation.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Aug. 2026
Owning a stake in a profitable, growing business that provides a wanted product or service over the long term is preferable to owning paper currency, which is destined to lose purchasing power over time.

— Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of stake

Noun

Hollyer also shared photos of the couple and friends posing in front of a flower arch and at dinner, seemingly moments after the proposal.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
The Athletics' stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is beginning to resemble the final product, with the second steel truss arch added this week for what will eventually provide a similar look to Australia's famed Sydney Opera House.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

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