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 Franyelis’ coat just barely fit over her midsection, stretching at the waist. Maeva Bambuck, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026 The dead bug is great for strengthening and stabilizing muscles in your midsection. Jenny McCoy, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026 The wraps are bands that cover your entire midsection, including your hips and lower rib cage. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026 The wrap-design, complete with pleated detailing around the waist, hides the midsection and highlights your natural shape without clinging too much. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsection
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waist
Noun
  • Moore added diamond dangle earrings and wore her waist-length mane in loose waves.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
  • One video shows what appears to be three agents, two of whom wearing masks, and all with tactical vests marked ICE, detaining a single individual, placing handcuffs on him behind his waist.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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