trussed

verb

past tense of truss
as in tied
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 trussed Rolling around inside my coffin would be a gigantic ball of hair trussed by a Möbius strip of fingernail. — Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trussed
  1. tied
  2. bound
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  • As betting has become more widespread, some bettors have taken to social media to harass players for their game performance that may be tied to a bet.
    — Jessica Golden,Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While her sculptural dress commanded attention with its plunging neckline and exaggerated peplum waist, her shoes provided a sleek, minimalist finish that tied the entire look together.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of tied
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  • The Smart Streets program was first launched in November 2024 in an area bounded by Roosevelt Road, Ashland Avenue, North Avenue, and Lake Michigan.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Another good sign, less than a minute later, was when Kessler got an offensive rebound and bounded back up for a dunk.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of bound

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“Trussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trussed. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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