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
Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
When creating Dern’s look, Hayward skipped pinky hues on the cheeks.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Essentially, just clench your butt cheeks.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 May 2026
The right one can enhance aging cheeks beyond that, particularly with the right ingredients.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Underneath the eyes, her cheeks were dressed in baby pink, blurred blush, while her lips were lined in a cool stone-taupe hue.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
My father's cheeks had turned the color of a raspberry.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 May 2026
But bringing the look back, recentering the conversation on dark skin and turning rosy cheeks into a cultural conversation?
—Susan Akyeampong, Allure, 27 May 2026
Her cheeks, her lips, her pink top that looks like scrubs from a pediatric unit but is probably for cooking.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
When creating Dern’s look, Hayward skipped pinky hues on the cheeks.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Essentially, just clench your butt cheeks.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 May 2026
The right one can enhance aging cheeks beyond that, particularly with the right ingredients.
—Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026
Underneath the eyes, her cheeks were dressed in baby pink, blurred blush, while her lips were lined in a cool stone-taupe hue.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
My father's cheeks had turned the color of a raspberry.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 May 2026
But bringing the look back, recentering the conversation on dark skin and turning rosy cheeks into a cultural conversation?
—Susan Akyeampong, Allure, 27 May 2026
Her cheeks, her lips, her pink top that looks like scrubs from a pediatric unit but is probably for cooking.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeks
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The Kings will inevitably be criticized for making a series of bad decisions and bum deals while Fox, Barnes and Brown grace the game’s grandest stage a year after being cast off under questionable circumstances.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The former great who played six seasons in Canada before a 17-year NFL career with the Oilers, Vikings, Seahawks and Chiefs once tried to rush back from a bum right ankle himself.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Their powerful tail launches the body forward, while the jaws snap shut with terrifying force before the prey has time to react meaningfully.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Carousel of Progress’ animatronic family — headed by John and Sarah — will remain, including Uncle Orville and Rover, the dog with the ever-wagging tail.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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While Republicans still hold an advantage in Iowa, Democrats see openings in a competitive governor’s race, an open Senate seat, and two battleground congressional districts that could help determine control of Congress next year.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Then there’s Ammar Campa-Najjar, who has sought a similar seat twice before and more recently for Chula Vista mayor.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Other highlights include aged Scottsdale pork cutlet, blue eye trevalla, and wild clover lamb rump.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Potentially leaving the minority shareholders as an illiquid rump.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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The Rockies cut it to 6-1 on back-to-back doubles by Hunter Goodman and Troy Johnston in the fourth, but the Angels countered with Grissom’s two-run homer in the bottom of the inning for an 8-1 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In the photos, Jenner accessorizes the pink bikini with a matching pink skirt with ruffles on the bottom.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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“Cheeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeks. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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