as in bum
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he dropped his pants and flashed his cheeks at the opposing team
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Recent Examples of cheeks
The product is typically marketed for consumers to use on the face (particularly the cheeks), buttocks and breasts, Coons shares.
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Her cheeks boasted dewy, light pink glow, while her lips were lined in a dusty brown hue and dressed in nude gloss.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi-Balm The Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi-Balm is a solid moisturizer that hydrates, plumps, and smooths the under-eye area—in addition to the lips, cheeks, and anywhere else in need of maximum moisturization.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The technician’s cheeks are wet.
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Ashley Andreou,
STAT,
22 June 2026
Mokoena, who was caught on camera with tears rolling down his cheeks during the pre-game national anthem, stepped up to the penalty spot and sent his shot low past Czech Republic goalkeeper Matej Kovar in the 83rd minute.
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CBS News,
18 June 2026
By lifting the muscles, fat and connective tissues together, the cheeks, jawline and neck can often be restored to a more youthful position with less tension on the skin itself.
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Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
Edeme is known for her technique that showcases a vibrant pop of pink on the cheeks and has perfected this look especially on deeper and more melanated skin tones.
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Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Her cheeks boasted dewy, light pink glow, while her lips were lined in a dusty brown hue and dressed in nude gloss.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi-Balm The Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi-Balm is a solid moisturizer that hydrates, plumps, and smooths the under-eye area—in addition to the lips, cheeks, and anywhere else in need of maximum moisturization.
—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The technician’s cheeks are wet.
—
Ashley Andreou,
STAT,
22 June 2026
Mokoena, who was caught on camera with tears rolling down his cheeks during the pre-game national anthem, stepped up to the penalty spot and sent his shot low past Czech Republic goalkeeper Matej Kovar in the 83rd minute.
—
CBS News,
18 June 2026
By lifting the muscles, fat and connective tissues together, the cheeks, jawline and neck can often be restored to a more youthful position with less tension on the skin itself.
—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Edeme is known for her technique that showcases a vibrant pop of pink on the cheeks and has perfected this look especially on deeper and more melanated skin tones.
—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeks
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Designed with a plunging neckline, modest bum coverage, and compressive fabric with UPF 50 sun protection, the elegant silhouette offers rich-girl vacation energy that could easily double as a bodysuit with shorts.
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For those caught unaware, the flies will also happily lay eggs in convenient openings such as the nose, mouth, ears, eyes, and even the bum, if available.
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What Research Shows About Cancer in Dogs While there is no evidence that turkey tail shrinks tumors, the mushroom has drawn real scientific interest as a complementary therapy for serious illness.
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Can turkey tail mushrooms shrink lipomas, the soft, fatty lumps that show up under the skin of countless aging dogs?
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Davidson is more steeped in Democratic politics, including working for years as a political consultant and winning a county legislature seat in 2023.
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While other host cities have dealt with headlines about empty seats during the 2026 World Cup, KC’s stadium has been jam-packed for both of its tournament games so far.
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Other highlights include aged Scottsdale pork cutlet, blue eye trevalla, and wild clover lamb rump.
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Potentially leaving the minority shareholders as an illiquid rump.
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Both of these sightings were enough to convince me to add the summer-ready bottoms to my own wardrobe (seriously, the pants have been living rent-free in my mind since her initial outfit).
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Haiti trails at the bottom with 0.
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“Cheeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeks. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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