1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in masses
a distinct and separate portion of matter
to the early explorers the Atlantic was a gigantic and forbidding body of water
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in men
a member of the human race
the most intelligent body in this entire place
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a body of security men accompany the president at all times
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in embodies
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bodies
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s still plenty of time before Oscar nominations are announced — or before any major awards bodies weigh in.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The gun was in Duane's possession when the bodies were found, police said, per the Gila Herald.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Oversight bodies such as the National Capital Planning Commission may still review the ballroom plans, but their authority over the Executive Residence is limited.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The bodies of Mohammed’s children were also still under the rubble.
—Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
On February 26, a Wednesday, the bodies of the actor Gene Hackman; his wife, Betsy Arakawa; and a dog were found in the large pleasant house on Old Sunset Trail.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
These club-like bodies have also served as sounding boards for the Academy’s leadership during challenging times for the organization, and, in turn, the organization’s leaders have provided a support system for affinity groups during challenging times for their communities.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
An Israeli official familiar with the matter told CNN last month that the bodies of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was believed to be one of the architects of the October 7 attack, and his brother Mohammed, would not be returned to Gaza.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Any surviving gas giant planets could be responsible, with multi-planet interactions having possibly gradually destabilized orbits of smaller bodies over billions of years.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s still plenty of time before Oscar nominations are announced — or before any major awards bodies weigh in.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
The gun was in Duane's possession when the bodies were found, police said, per the Gila Herald.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Oversight bodies such as the National Capital Planning Commission may still review the ballroom plans, but their authority over the Executive Residence is limited.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The bodies of Mohammed’s children were also still under the rubble.
—Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
On February 26, a Wednesday, the bodies of the actor Gene Hackman; his wife, Betsy Arakawa; and a dog were found in the large pleasant house on Old Sunset Trail.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
These club-like bodies have also served as sounding boards for the Academy’s leadership during challenging times for the organization, and, in turn, the organization’s leaders have provided a support system for affinity groups during challenging times for their communities.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
An Israeli official familiar with the matter told CNN last month that the bodies of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who was believed to be one of the architects of the October 7 attack, and his brother Mohammed, would not be returned to Gaza.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodies
Noun
-
Many kitchen stores sell pie weights, oven-safe ceramic or metal balls that are used for this purpose.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
-
These items were then given individual weights for their effect on the total score.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The town splintered into factions.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
-
The two factions went to war, spilling blood through the streets of Philadelphia.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The Jamaican government issued mandatory evacuation orders on Sunday for the most vulnerable coastal communities, according to CNN.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
-
In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Just over a week later, two men, Destry Jones, 20, and Damien Hinson, 18, were arrested in connection with the incident.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
-
Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
More on why environmental groups are concerned.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
-
Players, coaches, executives and ownership groups have come and gone, but the team remains despite a lengthy and emotional relocation saga that nearly resulted in a move to Seattle.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Serve the puffs warm and filled with pimiento cheese for an unforgettable party snack that embodies true Southern hospitality.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the Danjiang Bridge is a sweeping, asymmetrical form that embodies the late architect’s signature style – fluid, organic, and futuristic.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Moisture helps break up soil cores and promotes turf recovery after aeration.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
-
Redevelopment in city cores will be costly, dangerous and prolonged.—
Shelly Culbertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
As a result, some supplement products may not contain the ingredients listed on the label or in the quantities mentioned.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Plutonium has occurred naturally, but except for trace quantities it is not now found in the Earth’s crust.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodies. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share