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 The jacket was slashed open by a knife tear in the left front midsection. Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025 In one photo, Baya hugs Rebecca's midsection and presses her face on her friend's body in another shot. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025 The ultra-wide, crossover waistband accentuates the waist while the stretchy, supportive fabric provides a smoothing effect on the midsection. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 Jones left the game with an ankle injury, while Renfrow took a pair of shots to the midsection attempting to make catches against the Jaguars. Mike Kaye september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midsection
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waist
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  • Spanx Supersmooth Perfect Fit Ponte Micro Flare Pant Speaking of smoothing, these dress pants have compression from waist to knee and a subtle flare leg — like your favorite yoga pants but office appropriate.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Chang Yun Maxi Sweater Dress This sweater dress looks effortlessly chic with its waist belt, wrap front, and batwing sleeves.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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