about
: the 11th month of the civil year or the 5th month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar see Months of the Principal Calendars Table
: the one of the four ABO blood groups characterized by the presence of antigens designated by the letters A and B and by the absence of antibodies against these antigens
1
able seaman; able-bodied seaman
2
abort; abortion
3
airborne
4
airman basic
5
Alberta
6
[New Latin artium baccalaureus]
bachelor of arts
: from : away : off
abaxial
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The high plank hold also engages your abs, back muscles, shoulders, and chest, Pierson says, all of which are key for nailing the push-up.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
Gay men are all fashionable dressers with killer abs.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
The Tracey Anderson method workouts are based on repetitive movements and body resistance, with several goals: tightening up your abs, firming your arms, or toning up your thighs.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
As moguls like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg have made clear as of late, having six-pack abs in middle age is the new Lamborghini.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
The actor wore an all-black t-shirt, pants and shoes for the shoot and at one point flashed his abs from underneath his shirt.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
About a dozen costume changes, a troupe of male dancers with washboard abs, and elaborate set designs kept the energy high throughout the night.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2024
The spat escalated into Blunt calling Gosling out for having to have his abs painted on, which struck a deeper chord than any other shots that were fired.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2024
Noun
Still, Durang one-upped him, proving that even end times can be hilarious with good enough jokes and abs.
—Jesse Green, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The high plank hold also engages your abs, back muscles, shoulders, and chest, Pierson says, all of which are key for nailing the push-up.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
Gay men are all fashionable dressers with killer abs.
—Reece Rogers, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
The Tracey Anderson method workouts are based on repetitive movements and body resistance, with several goals: tightening up your abs, firming your arms, or toning up your thighs.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
As moguls like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg have made clear as of late, having six-pack abs in middle age is the new Lamborghini.
—Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
The actor wore an all-black t-shirt, pants and shoes for the shoot and at one point flashed his abs from underneath his shirt.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
About a dozen costume changes, a troupe of male dancers with washboard abs, and elaborate set designs kept the energy high throughout the night.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2024
The spat escalated into Blunt calling Gosling out for having to have his abs painted on, which struck a deeper chord than any other shots that were fired.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2024
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Kids Definition
ab-
prefix
: from : away : departing from
abnormal
Etymology
Prefix
Latin ab- "from, away"
Medical Definition
ab
2 of 4 abbreviation1
or AB
abort; abortion
2
about
AB
3 of 4 noun
: the one of the four ABO blood groups characterized by the presence of antigens designated by the letters A and B and by the absence of antibodies against these antigens
AB
4 of 4 abbreviation1
aid to blind
2
[Latin artium baccalaureus]
bachelor of arts
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