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as in stomach
a need or desire for food
as dinnertime approached he could think only of his belly
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as in corporation
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
worked hard to get rid of his belly in time to attend his class reunion
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
in my belly I knew that he wasn't telling the truth, as the details of his story just didn't add up
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sails slowly bellied as the wind picked up
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Recent Examples of belly
Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The Knicks walked into the belly of the beat, in front of a hostile Little Caesar’s Arena crowd representing a city that hadn’t seen a playoff victory at home since the Pistons played basketball at The Palace at Auburn Hills.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
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River creature — with silvery belly — found in Russia mountains.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article President Trump could be headed to the belly of the blue Bay State this weekend for the 250th anniversary of the battles that sparked the American Revolution, making a bold statement about his presidency and patriotism.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The smiling mama-to-be left the shirt undone to bare her belly.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The Knicks walked into the belly of the beat, in front of a hostile Little Caesar’s Arena crowd representing a city that hadn’t seen a playoff victory at home since the Pistons played basketball at The Palace at Auburn Hills.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Take a look April 21, 2025 5:20 PM Read Next
World
River creature — with silvery belly — found in Russia mountains.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article President Trump could be headed to the belly of the blue Bay State this weekend for the 250th anniversary of the battles that sparked the American Revolution, making a bold statement about his presidency and patriotism.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly
Noun
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In lab simulations of the stomach environment, the capsule released doses at staggered intervals.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The best way to get through the stomach flu is to rest, stay hydrated and listen to your body, Dr. Paul Sax, clinical director of the infectious disease division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said during a January 2025 interview.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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His post included a photo of his abdomen post-surgery, as well as an image of himself using a walker while being assisted by medical staff.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The wasps’ strange abdomens each had three flaps with small spikes and trigger hairs, similar to the motion-detecting hairs on a Venus flytrap.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Brandee Younger: American harpist who blends classical, jazz, soul, and funk influences into her music.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
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Barnes loses the heart and soul of his program, Zakai Zeigler, and a guy in Jahmai Mashack who would be considered the departing heart and soul in any year other than the one in which Zeigler is also departing.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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But in May 2023, while out for a run, the New Hampshire native noticed something strange: a large bump protruding from her abdomen.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The actor shared memories of the time his balls unwittingly protruded out of his boxer briefs during an off-Broadway production, on the latest episode of the SmartLess podcast.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Weber’s Little Donut Shop The line snaking around the block at 5 a.m. is a good indication Weber’s Little Donut Shop is a must-visit.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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Even when the narrow road snaked over the steepest gradients in the final stretch his confidence never faltered.—
Nathaniel Parish Flannery,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
Noun
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By voting, supporters not only champion their favorite couples but also fuel real-world solutions to hunger and environmental degradation.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Bakeries and food kitchens have shut down, hunger is widespread and children have suffered malnourishment, the U.N. says.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
5 May 2025
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An observed loss of body fat and protein reserves was evidently a trade-off for resistance to mites.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Improve heart health Produce vitamin D Make bile acids, which play a role in the digestion and absorption of fats in the intestines.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
2 May 2025
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While my heart will forever yearn for an alternate reality where Bobby Nash is alive and well, my head knows that Peter Krause‘s beloved 9-1-1 character is indeed six feet under.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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The racehorse famously had an unusually large heart, according to The Associated Press.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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“Belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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