Thesaurus results for PAUNCH

paunch

noun

ˈpȯnch

Definition of paunch

as in belly

an enlarged or bulging abdomen Santa is depicted as a white-bearded man with a big paunch

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Recent Examples of paunch When Jurgensen reported to camp in unusually good shape, his trademark paunch having shrunk, he was asked if the key was diet and exercise. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 He had been hit a month or so before, but he had only been clipped across the paunch and the wound was healed. — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2025 After a moment of shock, the designers outfitted him with a pregnant belly to deliver Tom’s now-signature paunch. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025 The display ends and Prabowo strolls the ranks of recruits, asking their home province, their university major, and razzing a couple of the stoutest about their paunch. — Charlie Campbell / Jakarta, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for paunch

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And instead of hitting the gym with an empty belly, experts are now urging midlife women to always eat before a workout.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 8 Sep. 2026
Designed by Adrian, the big cat has shoelace-style stitching running up his belly and detachable slippers tipped with sharp claws.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of belly

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While alcohol has been closely linked to several types of cancer, including mouth, throat, liver and breast cancer, its connections to other types of cancer like stomach and pancreatic cancer are still being investigated, researchers said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Possible issues associated with consuming too much of the spice include allergic reactions that can range from mild irritation to serious symptoms; stomach pain; and potential adverse interactions with medications such as blood thinners.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

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