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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
Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Animals’ entire bodies were preserved.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
This not only reduces water availability for plants but can also contribute to soil erosion and water pollution, particularly in areas located near streams, ponds, and other water bodies.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The rescuers could only recover their bodies.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Firefighters recovered five bodies by the evening and they couldn't immediately be identified.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The astronauts also aim to do science on themselves en route, to see how their bodies behave in microgravity while operating in a higher-radiation environment than the International Space Station.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
People around the world later sewed tiny gold discs to their clothing as both a status symbol and to keep their money close to their bodies to prevent theft.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
The bodies, representing thousands of producers, directors, writers, composers and performers from across the EU, noted that the decision was significant from a cultural standpoint, especially for a relatively small territory such as the Wallonia-Brussels region.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
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Over time, these nutrients move through storm systems and waterways into larger bodies of water such as lakes and ponds.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Animals’ entire bodies were preserved.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
This not only reduces water availability for plants but can also contribute to soil erosion and water pollution, particularly in areas located near streams, ponds, and other water bodies.
—Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The rescuers could only recover their bodies.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Firefighters recovered five bodies by the evening and they couldn't immediately be identified.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The astronauts also aim to do science on themselves en route, to see how their bodies behave in microgravity while operating in a higher-radiation environment than the International Space Station.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
People around the world later sewed tiny gold discs to their clothing as both a status symbol and to keep their money close to their bodies to prevent theft.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
The bodies, representing thousands of producers, directors, writers, composers and performers from across the EU, noted that the decision was significant from a cultural standpoint, especially for a relatively small territory such as the Wallonia-Brussels region.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodies
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Ilarraza said different artists prefer different types of silk with different textures, thicknesses and weights.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The spa There’s no spa, but the on-site fitness room has weights, yoga mats, treadmills, and a Peloton bike that sees regular use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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But now many of those same factions are expressing open revulsion at the Iran war, rupturing relationships that were supposed to usher in a new international order.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Guerrilla groups such as Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN), dissident FARC factions and Venezuelan criminal organizations operate across mining zones, frequently imposing taxes on miners and controlling pits through violence.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Many residents from rural areas have lived on the same land for generations, watching a cycle of outside companies profit from extracting the state’s resources — from timber to coal and oil and gas — only to pollute and abandon communities afterward.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Interfaith Advisory Commission would help to coordinate religious services, address the needs of at-risk communities, and provide a platform for education and awareness on integrating different traditions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two men spoke with disdain for Europe, and Szijjártó agreed to help in removing an Uzbek-Russian oligarch’s sister from a European sanctions list.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Within the Black community, men are more likely to be married than women, and Black women are more likely than Black men to be divorced, separated or widowed.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The tactic has become more popular with smugglers as police on the beaches try to thwart crossings by puncturing the rafts that groups of migrants have to inflate and carry to the water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Still, health experts and groups including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology argue that creating a tobacco-free generation could dramatically reduce preventable deaths and secure a healthier future for today’s children and future generations.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Capricorns are the sign that looks for a strong foundation to build upon, which is why Alex embodies the traits of the sea-goat.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mullins hit, and the captain who so embodies the unselfish, team-first attitude of UConn basketball, is back to try for a third championship ring.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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Innerspring mattresses have supportive cores made of metal coils and are topped with foam or other layers of padding.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bombs’ nuclear warheads weren’t armed, but their plutonium cores were.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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That’s despite lessons from Ukraine’s success fighting off the Russian invasion by relying on the production of mass quantities of low-cost drones.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Similar quantities of caladiums can be found in ground plantings.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Bodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodies. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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