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as in weight
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 faction
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 community
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 person
a member of the human race
the most intelligent body in this entire place
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as in group
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 to embody
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
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Recent Examples of body
Hilton Als, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
When runners used a stroller, the researchers observed a reduction of eight percent to 17 percent across all vertical loading metrics, meaning each step generated less impact on the body.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
After it got bodied by The Studio in the nomination count, all the Emmy momentum is with the freshman Apple TV+ series.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2025
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Noun
In the eighties, Keaton gave several remarkable performances about the politics of the body.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
When runners used a stroller, the researchers observed a reduction of eight percent to 17 percent across all vertical loading metrics, meaning each step generated less impact on the body.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Yeah, Rocky definitely bodied that role, just brought a lot of energy to it.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 17 Aug. 2025
After it got bodied by The Studio in the nomination count, all the Emmy momentum is with the freshman Apple TV+ series.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Reducing the weight of ice sheets and glaciers in the Arctic has been found to decrease hydrostatic pressure on subglacial hydrate reservoirs, which can then enhance subglacial flux and methane discharge on the coast, according to the paper.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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In times of mass atrocity, processing personal sorrow becomes more complicated.—
Reem Kassis,
The Atlantic,
11 Oct. 2025
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The White House is still of the position that Hamas is participating in good faith despite reports of violence against rival factions taking place since the ceasefire was implemented.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hamas is waging street battles with various Palestinian armed factions.—
NPR,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Set against a backdrop of music, marching bands, and protest, the film uses satire and song to confront colorism, elitism, and classism within the Black community.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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There is a mandatory part of the academy scholarship where boys undertake community projects, working with schools in deprived areas close to St James’.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Besides religion, what are other possible reasons a person might have executed a forgery?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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For more than 40 years, the person responsible for the brutal rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl on Long Island has eluded capture.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gatlin also used Foundation funds to pay for Apple AirPods, laptops and backpacks for back-to-school events hosted by a Riceboro religious group, which had no links to the Foundation, except Gatlin.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Floyd said the group also provides support to art teachers and school art programs through field trips and by funding art supplies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After a 15-year absence, the Virginia duo delivered a masterclass buoyed by Pharrell production that embodied their classic sound for a new era.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Santa Maria Novella fragrances embody an ethereal, minimalist luxury where every note feels intentional, and that same refined simplicity carries through to their classic candles.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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But Guerrero remains the core piece.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two sources told Fortune that Amazon’s human resources division—known internally as PXT or the People eXperience Technology team—will be hard hit, but that other areas of Amazon’s core consumer business are also likely to be affected.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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