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as in weights
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the body of the novel was quite good, even if the beginning was a bit slow
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as in masses
a distinct and separate portion of matter
to the early explorers the Atlantic was a gigantic and forbidding body of water
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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
feared that there was a body of extremists within the labor union
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as in communities
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a hangout where, it seems, much of the student body can be found on a Saturday night
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as in men
a member of the human race
the most intelligent body in this entire place
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a body of security men accompany the president at all times
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as in embodies
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
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Recent Examples of bodies
Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
That's dangerous because the bodies of people who've died of Ebola can spread the virus, [if they are not handled properly].
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 June 2026
The Chicago deal never moved forward in the state Capitol and was quickly shelved as talks progressed between the team and the local government bodies regarding the Arlington Heights site.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Even though they’re called white catfish, the upper bodies can be silvery blue to bluish black.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Only Mars Odyssey, Mars Express, MRO, TGO, Hope and Tianwen 1 remain operational today, meaning the orbital graveyard has up to a dozen bodies in it.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 June 2026
The nine people were killed in at least four separate strikes in Gaza City, according to Shifa Hospital, which received the bodies.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Data center incentive deals in the region have typically included sales tax exemptions and temporary property tax reductions; projects have been expected to still generate large amounts of new revenue for taxing bodies, even with tax breaks.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Noun
After defeating Chwalinska in straight sets, Andreeva took time at the end of her acceptance speech to speak Russian, seemingly in defiance of the vilification due to her ethnic heritage by the tennis governing bodies and opposing players.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
That's dangerous because the bodies of people who've died of Ebola can spread the virus, [if they are not handled properly].
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 6 June 2026
The Chicago deal never moved forward in the state Capitol and was quickly shelved as talks progressed between the team and the local government bodies regarding the Arlington Heights site.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Even though they’re called white catfish, the upper bodies can be silvery blue to bluish black.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Only Mars Odyssey, Mars Express, MRO, TGO, Hope and Tianwen 1 remain operational today, meaning the orbital graveyard has up to a dozen bodies in it.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 June 2026
The nine people were killed in at least four separate strikes in Gaza City, according to Shifa Hospital, which received the bodies.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Data center incentive deals in the region have typically included sales tax exemptions and temporary property tax reductions; projects have been expected to still generate large amounts of new revenue for taxing bodies, even with tax breaks.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodies
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Working on a craft project, detailing a car, weeding a garden, practicing your basketball shot, lifting weights – all these activities can foster patience too.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Researchers defined strength training as exercises using weights or body weight, such as press ups, squats and lunges.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Sensing this once-great dynasty is in decline, the outback’s most powerful factions — rival cattle barons, desert gangsters, Indigenous elders, and billionaire miners — move in for the kill, with billions of dollars at stake.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass took office four years ago with a reputation as a coalition builder — someone capable of bringing competing factions together to achieve a common goal.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The initiative, called New York Kicks, is geared towards building fields in disadvantaged communities.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Sunrise hikes beside the statues, volcanic landscapes, local guides and museums bring Rapa Nui culture to life, while conservation programs protect the archaeological sites and local communities continue to preserve their traditions, language, music and dance.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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The man was heading home when two men pulled him over on the 110 Freeway onramp from Redondo Beach Boulevard, according to the plea agreement.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Four Los Angeles County men tied to the gang MS-13 have been convicted of killing three people with machetes in the Angeles National Forest.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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But many critics — including transit, affordable housing, environmental justice and clean water groups — said this amounts to a dismantling of the program.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The Kansas Coalition for Common Sense, which has supported the petition effort alongside the groups Prairie Progress Civic Action and Leading Kansas, slammed the response.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The candidates have performed in a way that embodies their entertainment pedigrees.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Kane embodies greatness and surrounds himself with it.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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New luxury tax thresholds were introduced, imposing punitive roster-building restrictions on big spenders, scaring teams away from keeping their championship cores intact.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Additionally, their cores can (usually) be removed, allowing sealant to be injected through them into tubeless tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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And hands work for smaller quantities, too.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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However, large quantities of smoke, dust or other air pollutants can give the typically white celestial body a blue or green hue, according to astronomy blog EarthSky.—
Hali Smith
May 30,
Idaho Statesman,
30 May 2026
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“Bodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodies. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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