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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
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The Eagles did need a big save, however After BC killed off the remnants of their third penalty to start the second period, the Terriers had a great opportunity to regain the lead when Sacha Boisvert carried the puck in deep, cut across the top of the crease and had Cloutier on his belly.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The show opened with model Jasmine Tookes, ethereal in gold wings and cradling her nine-months pregnant belly—a body that would never have appeared on the runway in the brand’s earlier era.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The accompanying music video, which also dropped on October 16, showed him and Brooke dancing and putting their hands on her belly in a sweet nod to the little one now on its way.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
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Noun
That string that’s so tight in her belly is about to snap.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
The Eagles did need a big save, however After BC killed off the remnants of their third penalty to start the second period, the Terriers had a great opportunity to regain the lead when Sacha Boisvert carried the puck in deep, cut across the top of the crease and had Cloutier on his belly.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
The show opened with model Jasmine Tookes, ethereal in gold wings and cradling her nine-months pregnant belly—a body that would never have appeared on the runway in the brand’s earlier era.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The accompanying music video, which also dropped on October 16, showed him and Brooke dancing and putting their hands on her belly in a sweet nod to the little one now on its way.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly
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Key Takeaways Ginger tea is good for overall health and may aid digestion, calm an upset stomach, and ease pain and inflammation.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rocking a set of black lingerie, Jenner lay on her stomach and, somehow, managed to hook one of her clean PVC heels through the back of her underwear.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Doctors opened her abdomen from her breastbone down, looking for more growths.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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One of the victims was struck in the knee, while the other was shot in the arm and suffered a graze wound to the abdomen, police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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And while the name has changed and updates and expansions have been made over the decades, the soul and aesthetics of the original still come through.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This expressive, effusive soul could finally use skating to effusively express her soul.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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This anatomy features a lower jaw with teeth that protrude out between the upper set—a trait previously only seen in flying pterosaurs, marine ichthyosaurs, and semiaquatic crocodilian predators.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
19 Feb. 2026
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Around the side, the former casino facade is now the front of Joe Leaphorn’s workplace, the Kayenta tribal police station, complete with protruding wood beams.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lines have snaked outside of Christy’s Tasty Queen all week, full of people hoping to get their hands on a few final pork tenderloin sandwiches.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of millions of Chinese travellers embarked on the world’s largest annual migration, snaking across the country’s mammoth rail network to take part in Lunar New Year celebrations.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Above all, take on a volunteer shift serving food to really get to know what hunger looks like.—
Annemarie Dooling,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Feb. 2026
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Congress has dismantled one of the nation’s most effective protections against hunger while extending tax cuts to wealthy Americans and corporations.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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The best snacks for lowering blood sugar tend to be low in carbs, high in fiber, and packed with protein or healthy fats.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beef chuck has a pretty sizable amount of fat, so there will be quite a lot in your broth mixture.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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From the outside, the structure, which stands next to a large mirror, resembles a human heart.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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At its heart is a walkable downtown anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy, where waterfalls, lush landscaping, and the Liberty Bridge create a postcard-worthy setting just steps from Main Street’s shops, restaurants, and galleries.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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