How to Use buckle in a Sentence

buckle

1 of 2 noun
  • Take a deep breath and tighten your boot buckles.
    — John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
  • This pair with the chunky buckles are calling my name.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • If the hanger buckles, the coat takes up more space.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • This one features cloth of gold, red silk, and a gold buckle and clip.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2023
  • They’re made with soft suede and have an adjustable buckle strap for a snug fit.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Pleats, ruffles, and gowns mixed with buckles, bra tops, and leather.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The straps have buckles that are easy to adjust, and the band has five rows of hooks.
    — Esmé Epstein, Health, 16 June 2023
  • Travis Street’s savvy is now as polished as a rodeo buckle.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • The buckle on the strap is a stylish addition to the shoes.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
  • So much of a new parent’s life can be spent latching buckles.
    — Shahnaz Habib, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The hat is adjustable and features a gold buckle in the back.
    — Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
  • And the all-black straps and buckles are ideal hues for winter.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023
  • This is not a country house wearing a ranch hand’s belt and buckle.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • The seat belt buckle reminder now comes standard for back seats as well.
    — Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Drivers in Phoenix were burned by the seat belt buckles of cars left in the sun.
    — Thom Duffy, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2023
  • His Western belt buckles were prized.
    — Dave Marston, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Gold lamé bands marked the neckline, waist and hips, each set with a round crystal buckle.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
  • The impressive leather shoes stood out thanks to the many buckles that run along the side of the boot.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
  • Plus, what’s with the buckles on the shoes and the hose and the waistcoats and the powdered wigs?
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The slingback strap is secured with a silver buckle on the side of the foot.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The jacket had a strong buckle feature and a long belt that trailed behind him.
    — Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The rapper was in a white leather jacket with lots of silver buckles and straps.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The dainty straps are fastened by a small silver buckle on the side.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The buckle holders keep the straps out of your way when getting your baby in the seat.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 11 July 2023
  • The gold-tone buckle belt was a killer addition to this outfit.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Along with an oversize strap and buckle, the square toe finishes off the chic shoe.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • There’s also a leather strap and nickel buckle to complete the look.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
  • An awards buckle will be given to each of the three contestants with the fastest times.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Two slender straps with mini buckles add a dainty touch (hence the name).
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Her pair featured glossy black patent leather straps with dual ankle buckles in pale gold.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025

buckle

2 of 2 verb
  • The pavement buckled in the heat.
  • She buckled the horses into their harness.
  • Our knees were buckling, and mud streaked our legs.
    — Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
  • High and to the left, the net buckled and strained.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Miguel felt the air leave his lungs and his spine start to buckle.
    — Hannah Dreier, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2023
  • That thing’s not going to buckle in the wind.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 June 2026
  • By the time Mom is buckling the car seat, the shots are done.
    — Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Wear one strap buckled and the other one loose, for ~chill~ vibes.
    — Hannah Oh, seventeen.com, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The word nearly buckles my knees.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • But load it up for a weekend and buckle us into one of the rear seats?
    — Mike Austin, Car and Driver, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
    — Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Drive to the shoulder or next exit, then stay in your car with seat belt buckled.
    — Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The precious metal is now buckling a bit.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Guests scrambled to stack chairs to brace the doors, and windows buckled and creaked.
    — Grace Garces Bordallo and Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Anchorage Daily News, 25 May 2023
  • Straps buckled around the shaft in staggered rows, while the brand’s logo was stamped at the heel.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Stay in the vehicle with their seatbelt buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
    — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
  • There’s a strap on the back of the pack to buckle in your skis or board, while booting up the mountain.
    — Katie Kommer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Our tester found the collar easy to buckle and secure but lightweight.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Ones that are old, weak, or poorly installed may buckle under the weight of the ice.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The 23-year-old did not buckle under the weight of this tall order.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The shoes featured a pointed toe, tall heel and two slender buckled straps across the vamp.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
  • And then there was the Hornets defense, a stretch but don’t buckle unit.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The Nighthawks didn’t buckle in the fourth quarter, twice erasing five-point deficits.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Parents can use blankets or place the coat over the child after the harness is buckled for warmth.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
  • The soft snow and ice, constantly moving, buckled that track as the tunnel walls closed in.
    — Paul Bierman, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The stench, the stories, and the staggering cost churned my stomach and buckled my knees.
    — Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
  • This one features gorgeous suede and buckle detailing that sets it apart.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 25 June 2026
  • Here is why the border is buckling under surges in migration.
    — Eileen Sullivan, New York Times, 10 May 2023
  • Then buckle the additional backstrap across the top of your back.
    — Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023

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