Definition of midsectionnext
as in waist
the middle region of the human torso did exercises to strengthen the muscles in her midsection

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Recent Examples of midsection And my midsection is expanding. Jennifer Fields, SELF, 13 Jan. 2026 Sheer lace panels cut across the midsection and upper hips, set between curved satin sections that wrapped the waist and thighs. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Jan. 2026 Currently 50 percent off, these wild leggings feature a high-waist fit, gentle midsection and waist compression, and bulk-free comfort. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026 There are plenty of effective standing core exercises that challenge and improve your stability, balance, and coordination while targeting your midsection from every angle. Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midsection
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waist
Noun
  • Robbie’s go-to stylist Bryce Scarlett shared a closer look at her waist-grazing waves on Instagram, this time paired with a ruby statement choker and a different black long-sleeve dress.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The comfort waist is offered in a variety of models including skinny, flare and bootcut.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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