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as in stomachs
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 abdomens
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis
a baby with a round little belly
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as in hearts
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 protrudes
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sails slowly bellied as the wind picked up
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Recent Examples of bellies
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
When the path was dense and overflowing with chubby legs and bellies, the Babycatcher sprang his big net, lifting seven of them high into the air.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Full bellies lead to better academic, health and economic outcomes for students and families alike, supporters say.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
And the cheese pizza was appreciated by all — with hefty slices that quickly filled empty bellies, leaving everyone happy.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
For two years, the 33-year-old sewing operator didn’t have enough money to fill her family’s bellies and fend off the debt collectors at the same time.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
And as a big bonus, the feeder also keeps the bellies of other small critters full, too, which means lots of bird- and critter-watching year round.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Full bellies fuel learning, education experts often say.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Come Sunday afternoon, bellies full of hotdogs and hamburgers, the campers exchange hugs and phone numbers.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
At Duran Lantink’s debut collection for Jean Paul Gaultier, graphic bodysuits of male pubic hair, hairy chests, and hairier bellies were on shocking display.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
When the path was dense and overflowing with chubby legs and bellies, the Babycatcher sprang his big net, lifting seven of them high into the air.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Full bellies lead to better academic, health and economic outcomes for students and families alike, supporters say.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
And the cheese pizza was appreciated by all — with hefty slices that quickly filled empty bellies, leaving everyone happy.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
For two years, the 33-year-old sewing operator didn’t have enough money to fill her family’s bellies and fend off the debt collectors at the same time.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
And as a big bonus, the feeder also keeps the bellies of other small critters full, too, which means lots of bird- and critter-watching year round.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
Full bellies fuel learning, education experts often say.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Come Sunday afternoon, bellies full of hotdogs and hamburgers, the campers exchange hugs and phone numbers.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellies
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From over-the-top portions to scooping competitions, this classic Italian treat has captured the imagination (and stomachs) of dessert lovers everywhere.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Everyone spends halftime with bowling balls in their stomachs.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, moths, mantises, and cicadas gather auditory information from similar appendages on their thoraxes or abdomens.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2025
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And in both cases, the women break the men's hearts by rejecting them and leaving them in tears.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The academy is a crucible for human formation, a place where minds and hearts are forged in the fire of inquiry, reflection, complexity and nuance.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Baleen is a specialized type of bone that protrudes from the jaws like teeth and is used to filter small critters from the ocean water to feed.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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In its search for ample sunlight, the species tightly snakes up trees.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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The campers and counselors died after torrential rain forced water levels on the river, which snakes through multiple summer camps in the region, to rise from 3 feet to 30 feet in a matter of hours.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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In a statement to the Washington Examiner, Osborn fired back by criticizing Ricketts, whose family owns the Chicago Cubs and founded brokerage firm TD Ameritrade, as an out-of-touch politician reliant on support from corporations and industries.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
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While big-name corporations such as United Airlines would change their uniforms every three to five years, that is no longer the case, Herman said.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As a result, many legends are connected to its violent past, and its dungeon, in particular, is said to be haunted by tortured souls.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the musical film, HUNTR/X faces their biggest threat yet in the form of the Saja Boys, a rival boy band comprised of demons intent on stealing the ladies' fanbase and feasting on their souls.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a brain aneurysm is a weakened area in an artery that bulges outward and fills with blood.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Bellies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellies. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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