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 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 The threat of severe weather continued in the nation's midsection, with strong thunderstorms possible from Texas northeast all the way to Ohio and western Pennsylvania and New York. Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026 The threat of severe weather continued Saturday in the nation’s midsection, with strong thunderstorms possible stretching from Texas and to the northeast all the way to Ohio and western parts of Pennsylvania and New York. Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsection
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waist
Noun
  • With its casual drawstring waist, consider this one the foundation of your spring wardrobe—styled with a timeless trench, cardigan, and suede loafers for office hours, or with a thong-heeled sandal and a going-out top for warm nights ahead.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to liposuction, people previously slimmed their waists by removing ribs, starting with the lowest two.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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