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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
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The golden retriever showed off his bat retrieval skills and leads the team in head pats and belly rubs.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
This can involve placing your hand on your chest, cheek or belly to offer gentle, comforting contact.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The exciting update featured a video of the pair showing PDA outdoors, with Nara's belly on full display.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Noun
This involves slow, intentional breaths that expand your belly and help calm the nervous system, anchoring you in the present.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The golden retriever showed off his bat retrieval skills and leads the team in head pats and belly rubs.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
This can involve placing your hand on your chest, cheek or belly to offer gentle, comforting contact.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The exciting update featured a video of the pair showing PDA outdoors, with Nara's belly on full display.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly
Noun
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But in case an adventurous dish doesn’t sit well with you, Fischer suggests keeping Pepto Bismol or another stomach aid at the ready to provide some relief.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Cancer, intestinal infections, and stomach ulcers can also cause sticky poop.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Because the birds have yolk in their abdomens, they are equipped to survive for days, said Stephen Horst, owner of Fifth Day Farm, which is under the same ownership of the hatchery.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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This cavity may have amplified sound from the vibrating structures in their abdomens, called tymbals, to produce a louder buzz.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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But all films included in the competitions, especially the Crystal Globe [main] competition, have this soul or core, which is very strong and through which the filmmaker tries to communicate something important.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The first-gen roam the mainland naked because of the idea that their clothes disintegrated long ago, and their appearances are characterized by veins that protrude from their body in revolting knots.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 June 2025
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After making sure the point is protruding slightly from one side of the bait, take the extra few seconds to remove scales all around the point.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
Verb
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When his man left to protect the lane against Gilgeous-Alexander snaking back against the blitz, Williams would get the swing pass from his point guard and attack the rotated defense.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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During the early years, the Pines might have been best known as the home to the Hollywood Sportatorium, where people stuck in a long line of cars snaked along a two-lane road to see rock concerts.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The hunger for dialogue, mentorship, and community was evident at every turn—from packed panel discussions to spontaneous debates between generations of image-makers.—
Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Nearly one third of the 1.3 million people in Dallas-Fort Worth who face hunger are children.—
Paris Goodman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The heavy hide had about 10 pounds of fat on it, and the skull seemed to weigh another 10.—
Mike Combs,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2025
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At the end, however, no water must be left and the fat must separate from the sauce.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Roth went right for Rubin’s heart, invoking the Paul Skenes Topps MLB Debut Patch autographed one-of-one card that famously sold for $1.11 million to Dick’s Sporting Goods in March.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Rather than solely leaning on designing for moneyed families and those with means to drop thousands on new pieces each season, the designer opts to create from his heart.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 June 2025
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“Belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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