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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
Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Listen to plastic crunching inside birds Sable shearwater birds on Australia's Lord Howe Island are so full of plastic their bellies make an audible crunching sound when scientists touch them.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
The Trump crypto train comes to Dubai The bullish energy of the yacht party — complete with open bars, teppanyaki grills and Vegas-style belly dancers wearing feather headdresses — matched the unbridled optimism currently pulsing through the global crypto community.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 23 May 2025
An optional belly band designed for newborns up to three months tracks breathing movements, providing extra reassurance for new parents.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, which means more Americans are firing up their grills and filling their bellies with burgers and barbecue.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Listen to plastic crunching inside birds Sable shearwater birds on Australia's Lord Howe Island are so full of plastic their bellies make an audible crunching sound when scientists touch them.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
The Trump crypto train comes to Dubai The bullish energy of the yacht party — complete with open bars, teppanyaki grills and Vegas-style belly dancers wearing feather headdresses — matched the unbridled optimism currently pulsing through the global crypto community.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 23 May 2025
An optional belly band designed for newborns up to three months tracks breathing movements, providing extra reassurance for new parents.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly
Noun
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This can happen when proteins that haven’t been fully digested sit in the stomach and begin to produce gas.—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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Just watch for symptoms of Salmonella, like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 June 2025
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Carpenters have yellow fuzz on their thorax, but their abdomens are shiny, black, and hairless.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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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
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One such soul was Madeline Buol (1902–1986), a devout Catholic and beauty shop owner living in Dubuque, IA, right across the Mississippi River from Dickeyville.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Based on his belief that human souls after death can travel through space in a way that the living body cannot, Flammarion’s novels include dream journeys as well as the accounts of deceased friends or fictional characters.—
Matthew Shindell,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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Alleging an intrusive shed, a protruding carport and sprinkler damage, a Meridian church has taken legal action against a longtime neighbor.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2025
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Using a chemical glove box, a polycarbonate glass box with protruding gloves that shields substances from oxygen and moisture, scientists combined the berkelium metal with an organic molecule containing only carbon and hydrogen to create a chemical reaction.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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But the line snaking down an alley and up the main road is an indicator that this is the place to spend a raucous night all year long.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Maybe as battery tech evolves, the DRAGON drone will return as the envy of all drones, snaking its way through the skies, turning on and off industrial water valves everywhere.—
Joe Salas
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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But every skimming case consumes hours of staff time — resources that could be used to prevent hunger or eviction.—
Christina Hanson,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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If approved by the Senate, the legislation would cut $8.3 billion for US Agency for International Development (USAID) programs that provide humanitarian assistance, including health care, disaster aid and hunger relief.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Buck said the fat in Guardians farm milk remains intact and the cream rises to the top, meaning the milk has to be shook before drinking.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Factor meals often follow a formula of main protein plus carb and vegetable sides, which meant that each meal felt balanced and multifaceted, with a good mix of protein, carbs, and fats that helped keep me satiated.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 June 2025
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The festival’s heart lies in the Cour d’honneur of the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its original stage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Potential symptoms include insomnia, muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, personality changes and heart arrhythmias, experts say.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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“Belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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