as in stomach
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis showed us a tiny tattoo on her abdomen, right next to her belly button

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Recent Examples of abdomen 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 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 Strategic shirring through the abdomen smoothes and slims, and thin adjustable straps ensure a proper fit while still offering decent support. Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025 An abdomen strain this season allowed Manning to start twice and earn the program’s first SEC win, which came against Mississippi State. Jim Vertuno, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abdomen
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  • The temperature had been in the 80s late Sunday afternoon, and dehydration overnight probably took at least 10 percent of the shark’s weight, in addition to the weight lost with the stomach contents.
    Donald Millus, Outdoor Life, 3 July 2025
  • However, an autopsy report completed June 29 found no evidence of water in the child's lungs and stomach, hence ruling out drowning as a cause of death, the Miami Herald reported.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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  • Where the opportunities lie The front and the belly of the curve remain the most attractive, said Rieder, who is also the portfolio manager of iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) .
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 June 2025
  • This condition causes fat to build up around the belly and upper back.
    Stella Bard, Health, 27 June 2025

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“Abdomen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abdomen. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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