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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
Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
In terms of the new La Liga season, Barca asked for their first matches to be scheduled away from home and the competition body has granted this.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Can body weight exercises like hip bridges, dips and lunges get you the same benefits as pumping iron?
—Alyssa Ages, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Noun
The sound led to a white Art Deco building near Seventh Avenue and Van Buren Street, where Club Contact, a nightlife mainstay for Phoenix’s creative youth, began to fill with bodies and heat.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
In terms of the new La Liga season, Barca asked for their first matches to be scheduled away from home and the competition body has granted this.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Verb
It’s never been quite so grown up and full bodied in that way.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Can body weight exercises like hip bridges, dips and lunges get you the same benefits as pumping iron?
—Alyssa Ages, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body
Noun
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Woods has provided input on design and features, as well as significant feedback on aspects of the polos such as weight, collar stays, buttons, water absorbency, and fit.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Whitfield had long-standing tensions with his senior, Minister Parks Tau, in a department that carries real weight at a tense time.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
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Though the investigation into Melvin Doyle’s weapons sales was not related to the mass shooting, there has been concern among law enforcement about gang retaliation.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The economists find that pro-gun PACs increase spending only really in congressional districts that see fatal school shootings, not nonfatal school shootings or other mass shootings.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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The irony of Rollins now leading a dominant faction with a young powerhouse in its ranks is not lost on many fans.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Satisfying the old and new theme park factions is tricky, Atwood said.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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The film, directed by designer Alexis Bittar and produced by Oscar winner Bruce Cohen and Bittar, examines how the flag can be reclaimed as a symbol of unity for all Americans, with a focus on the LGBTQ community.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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So in her new role running the Aid Transition Alliance, an initiative to support the USAID community of current and former employees through mental health, communication and career transition services, she has been focused on celebrating the many aid workers who've worked at USAID over the decades.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Six other vacant roles have also since been eliminated, the person said.—
Sports Editor
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Officials have increased the reward for information leading to the person who fatally shot a 21-year-old congressional intern in Washington, D.C., last month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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More than 90 percent of the group has continued to participate in 5-, 10-, 16- and 25-year follow-ups, and the study is ongoing.—
Daliah Singer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 July 2025
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All numbers via hockeydb Savoie delivered the strongest WHL season in the group, an exceptional campaign at age 19.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Rubbing Salt In The Wound: Expatriation Tax Regime The current expatriation regime is embodied in IRC Section 877A, enacted in 2008 to deter wealthy Americans from renouncing citizenship to avoid taxes.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Among its other attributes, Superman is shot through with a winning modesty, embodied by Reeve’s no-big-deal depiction of Superman.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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The spin-off allowed the parent company to focus on its core business and return capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases .—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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At its core are federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) like Baltimore Medical System, which provide primary care and wraparound support regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.—
Jacob Murphy,
Baltimore Sun,
10 July 2025
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“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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