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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the body of the novel was quite good, even if the beginning was a bit slow
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
feared that there was a body of extremists within the labor union
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as in network
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a hangout where, it seems, much of the student body can be found on a Saturday night
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as in person
a member of the human race
the most intelligent body in this entire place
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a body of security men accompany the president at all times
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
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Recent Examples of body
Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
The Cleveland Clinic notes the body cannot absorb collagen in its whole form.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Gotta body those wideouts and slow up those quick turns off the line.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Insulin sensitivity drops in the evening, so the body processes sugar less efficiently, and your blood sugar remains elevated for longer.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
The Cleveland Clinic notes the body cannot absorb collagen in its whole form.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The normally physical Green bodied up Wembanyama, but when the whistle blew, the third-year star knew exactly what to do.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Gotta body those wideouts and slow up those quick turns off the line.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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General Daily Insight for April 02, 2026 Small choices carry surprising weight this morning.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Researchers have also observed promising improvements in metabolic markers and better preservation of lean muscle mass, says Burns.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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In 2017 alone, the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for two bombings of churches in Egypt on Palm Sunday as well as the mass shooting of pilgrims traveling to a monastery in southern Egypt.—
Candace Lukasik,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Loosely aligned factions have operated under its name, allowing the organization to expand and adapt even as authorities targeted its leadership.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Syria policy and sanctions questions The report also examines Turkey’s role in Syria, where the country backed opposition forces during the civil war, supporting a range of armed factions, including groups that later formed the Syrian National Army.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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That fall, an old friend reached out to my father through the underground communications network, dialling a number printed on a faded piece of plastic Dymo tape and speaking to him from a public phone booth.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Your network is ready to grow, and travel, whether to see existing friends or connect with professional contacts, is well supported this month.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to a source in the room, there were about 250 members of the donor community at the event, which cost at least $100,000 per person to attend.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Assault with a dangerous weapon on a person 60 or older.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fatalities data, the group says, is based on a range of sources, including sources among medical workers, publicly available images and official statements.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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And years later, when the group splintered into increasingly militant factions, some took part in a disastrous bank robbery that killed an innocent guard and two police officers—three men who were just doing their jobs that day, and who left behind their own kids, their own families.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bringing fans together—alongside Barbie role models, designers, partners and global icons who embody the true spirit of Barbie—was at the heart of this event.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Illinois embodies that mindset this year.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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At their core, these cases are centered on allegations of corporate negligence and how tech products are built, by humans, to function.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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William Blair downgraded the stock to a hold from buy, citing intense AI competition in its core creative cloud business.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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