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 Big barrel curls were carefully added to the ends of her long locks, which came down to her midsection. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2025 The dress cinched slightly at her midsection before flowing into a softly pleated skirt, giving it that breezy, romantic feel that’s perfect for spring. Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025 The ideal necklines for the apple body shape are the ones that take attention away from the fuller midsection and that break up the chest vertically, such as the V-neckline. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 But then his foot clearly came off the bag while Bogaerts kept his glove on Adames’ midsection. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for midsection
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waist
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  • Clad in a black, flowy dress with chains swinging around their waist, Dua Saleh’s whispery cadence gave her an enchanting presence over the room.
    Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
  • The dress featured a decorative belt or sash at the waist that had rose-like detailing.
    Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 June 2025

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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