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1
as in hitting
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
belted the baseball out of the park
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as in wrapping
to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt
belted the little boy's pants tightly so they would stay up
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as in pounding
to strike repeatedly
belted the punching bag relentlessly
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4
as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
the boy went belting along on his skateboard
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Recent Examples of belting
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 June 2024
Cuomo and Clarkson split the lead vocals, with the American Idol adding some of her signature powerhouse belting into the mix.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
In the stands, there’s that curious post-final situation where exactly half the ground is empty and half is full, and the victorious fans that remain are belting out the unofficial Hibs anthem, Sunshine On Leith by the Proclaimers.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The belting was clear, but some of the quieter moments were muffled.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 June 2024
Cuomo and Clarkson split the lead vocals, with the American Idol adding some of her signature powerhouse belting into the mix.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Verb
On a big screen, a character such as Elphaba is no longer just belting before an enthralled audience, playing to the back row.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
In the stands, there’s that curious post-final situation where exactly half the ground is empty and half is full, and the victorious fans that remain are belting out the unofficial Hibs anthem, Sunshine On Leith by the Proclaimers.
—Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belting
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Heavy whipping cream: This dairy product usually has a longer shelf life than milk due to its higher fat content and will stay good for weeks if unopened.Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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On a glowering November morning — sky bruising, wind whipping, rain threatening — Coldplay’s Will Champion shows up at Sydney’s Coogee Beach as a perfect counterpoint to the weather.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
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United have scored 23 goals in 20 Premier League games, off the back of hitting 57, 58, and 57 goals in the past three full seasons.David Ornstein, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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In 2011, Meester, who was at the height of her Gossip Girl fame, attended the event as a presenter, hitting the stage Garrett Hedlund to give out an award.Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.ABC News, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.Dana Feldman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
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The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
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Sustained powerful winds reaching nearly 100 miles per hour are driving fast-moving wildfires near Los Angeles, spewing smoke, destroying homes, closing roads, and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.Vox Staff, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
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Current funding landscape Investments from private companies globally have increased – these will likely continue to be an important factor driving fusion research forward.Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
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West Ham were given a further blow on top of their thrashing by Liverpool as captain Jarrod Bowen fractured his foot, while Lukasz Fabianski is set to miss out again after a worrying head injury against Southampton on Boxing Day.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Breanna Stewart (27 points) and Sabrina Ionescu (18 points) lead the New York Liberty in a 35-point thrashing of the Los Angeles Sparks.Andrea Williams, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Can my cat get sick from licking me?Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Belting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belting. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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