Thesaurus results for MIDSECTION

midsection

noun

ˈmid-ˌsek-shən

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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 midsection of the state including Terre Haute and Bloomington will be at a level 2 risk, while the southernmost part of the state will be at a level 1 risk. —

Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026 Chair ab exercises are also clutch for people who want to strengthen their midsection but can’t (or don’t want to) get on the ground to do so. —

Jenny McCoy, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026 The actress shut down the red carpet in a white Dior gown with a strapless neckline, ruched midsection, and black-and-white tulle ruffled detailing along a hip-high leg slit. —

Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 The slowdown is linked to the distribution of mass once held at the poles toward the planet’s midsection. —

Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsection

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waist

Noun

McCaffrey, wearing an orange jumpsuit and shackled at the wrists and waist, appeared largely expressionless during the brief proceeding, which lasted less than five minutes, WCIV reported.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Crop top season has kicked into full gear, and this long-sleeve top shows off the waist tastefully.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026