paunch

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Recent Examples of paunch That’s because Kelly is as phony as her foamy pregnant paunch, having built a career on a mountain of lies similar in scale to ad man Draper’s. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 July 2024 My husband, who has a noticeable paunch, approached her next, asking her to let him by. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 23 May 2024 Still — the slim build, though it’s now accented with a slight paunch. Mitchell S. Jackson, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023 My bullet had hit behind the shoulder and exited the paunch. Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 7 Sep. 2023 See All Example Sentences for paunch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paunch
Noun
  • That roster includes dishes like foie gras truffle with charred onion jam and a house croissant; a wild boar belly and antelope with pistachio, fermented harissa, and yogurt; and an Asian pear sorbet with aloe sabayon and ginger tapioca.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
  • So, to reduce inflammation, learn to relax, improve sleep hygiene, floss your teeth regularly, and reduce belly fat.
    Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The protective father also held his hands back, guarding his son while placing the back of his head on Jack’s stomach.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Pineapple sensitivities may cause mild symptoms, such as nausea and upset stomach, while allergies may cause skin rashes and a swollen tongue or lips.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This digestive machinery takes up a lot of room, giving the animals a potbelly.
    Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
  • An equipment manager had such a potbelly that his pants kind of got lost under the belly.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2025

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“Paunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paunch. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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