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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Emily Kirkpatrick, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Grab a yoga mat, set aside 15 minutes, and get ready to get stronger with this Pilates abs workout!
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 July 2024
Her baby blue gown included a halter neck feature that created a criss-cross illusion across her bust and then left her abs exposed.
—Luke Chinman, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
Kids can also learn to do basic push-ups and planks to strengthen their upper bodies and core muscles in the abs and back.
—Catherine Holecko, Parents, 3 July 2024
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Noun
While aboard a boat, the reality star smiled and showed off her black strappy bikini and washboard abs.
—Emily Kirkpatrick, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Grab a yoga mat, set aside 15 minutes, and get ready to get stronger with this Pilates abs workout!
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 July 2024
Her baby blue gown included a halter neck feature that created a criss-cross illusion across her bust and then left her abs exposed.
—Luke Chinman, Peoplemag, 9 July 2024
Kids can also learn to do basic push-ups and planks to strengthen their upper bodies and core muscles in the abs and back.
—Catherine Holecko, Parents, 3 July 2024
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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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