as in comes up
to come near or nearer
belly up to the buffet table and help yourselves
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Recent Examples of bellies up
The private patio space off of the living room bellies up to the beach, where two sunbeds and an umbrella are set up for sunset happy hours.
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Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
For the best seat in the house, request the chef's table that bellies up to the kitchen.
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Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
16 Jan. 2026
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
For the best seat in the house, request the chef's table that bellies up to the kitchen.
—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bellies up
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Costa comes up big again after the ensuing corner kick, punching away a Jhon Arias missile.
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Is there anything about Starry and Restless that never comes up?
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But 61 years later, and as the country approaches its 250th anniversary this weekend, those sacrifices are in question.
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This approaches the 30% S-curve inflection point that signals inevitable technology adoption.
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Harry's decision comes amid ongoing discussions with the royal family to acquire an appropriate level of security for his family, including Meghan Markle and their two children, Princess Lilibet, 5, and Prince Archie, 7.
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Gentle self-expression comes easily as the emotional Moon in your sign harmonizes with the vibrant Sun in your 5th House of Creativity and Play.
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Either way, Reyes didn't spend long with San Diego's organization, and the release closes another chapter in a long and persistent career.
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The shops on Main Street USA stay open 30 to 60 minutes after the park closes.
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“Bellies up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bellies%20up. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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