as in to fasten
to attach (a rope) to something so that it is secure
The climber belayed the rope.
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Recent Examples of belay
Mountain Seed cofounder Nathan Schmidt belays a camper.
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Kyra Kennedy, Outside Online, 29 Sep. 2024
Born as a design concept to give climbers a shoe to wear for quick access to the crag, comfort when belaying and recovery after a climb, the Kragg fills a need.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Like rock climbing, the sport entails a rope system — known as belaying — but differs in substantive ways.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2024
While one person climbs, another waits below (or above) and belays them.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2024
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Kyra Kennedy, Outside Online, 29 Sep. 2024
Born as a design concept to give climbers a shoe to wear for quick access to the crag, comfort when belaying and recovery after a climb, the Kragg fills a need.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Like rock climbing, the sport entails a rope system — known as belaying — but differs in substantive ways.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2024
While one person climbs, another waits below (or above) and belays them.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belay
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An hour before kick-off for Portugal’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 group stage match against Spain and eyes begin to gravitate towards Wankdorf Stadium’s west stand and a large piece of cardboard fastened to the bottom of the upper stand.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Feet are attached to each of the four posts, providing additional stability, and the kit also comes with anchoring hardware, which securely fastens the gazebo to cement.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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This small, daily action, tied to a routine cue, builds consistency, reduces reliance on motivation and strengthens willpower over time.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The White Lotus was also not the program with the most noms this year, matching The Studio and coming in tied for third after The Penguin (24 nominations) and Severance (27).—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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An eastbound tractor-trailer then clipped the blade, Allman said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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Well the bracket that is attached to the doorframe had the screws clipped short and then pushed back into the frame.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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Their title at the All England Club is a third on British soil this season, having clinched doubles crowns at Queen’s and Eastbourne during a run of 14 straight victories.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Trump's defiant response helped clinch a campaign that had begun heading his way.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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As patron, Kate also wore a Wimbledon purple and green bow pinned to the left side of her top.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Footage from the clashes also showed federal agents pinning someone to the ground.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Jake Gyllenhaal’s Jack Twist is Ennis’ foil in every way: loose where Ennis is clenched, hungry where Ennis is stoic.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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As detailed in the documentary, many passengers popped Imodium and clenched their cheeks, hoping to escape the ship without having to grab a bag, but four days is a long time.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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The crew member then strapped up the teens before bringing them to the helicopter.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The footage then cuts to the pair being strapped together, with Whitaker seated above the instructor in a tandem skydiving position.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Belay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belay. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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