as in whipping
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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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2
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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3
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
Nick Remsen, Vogue, 28 July 2024
The belting was clear, but some of the quieter moments were muffled.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 June 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
As was Lady Gaga, fresh off her Opening Ceremony performance as a feathered cabaret songstress, belting and high-kicking along the Seine.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 28 July 2024
The belting was clear, but some of the quieter moments were muffled.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 June 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
Noun
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For the best results, use a heavy whipping cream that contains 32% fat or greater.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Heavy whipping cream is best to incorporate and emulsify easily into this rich sauce.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Players continue hitting the cue ball off other balls to try and get their balls into pockets until only the eight ball remains.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
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
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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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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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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The 5-2 thrashing by Barca in January’s Supercopa de Espana final after a 4-0 loss to their Catalan arch-rivals in October led to Ancelotti reconsidering his big-game tactics — with a potential solution thought of at the time being to drop one of those four attacking stars to the bench.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Starting to be dubbed the best player in the world by many in light of his recent performances and role in a 5-2 Copa del Rey thrashing of Real Betis midweek, Lamine is being tipped to win France Football's most coveted male player award at the end of the year.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Could there be a medical reason behind their licking?—
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 21 Feb. 2025.
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