as in bellies
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
Santa is depicted as a white-bearded man with a big paunch
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Noun
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These sweet, tangy, and saucy little bites have long held a special place in our hearts—and bellies.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026 -
Stretch and support for blooming bellies were key.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Noun
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That is a consideration for some test subjects, as the virtual reality environment can throw off sensitive stomachs.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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Those with strong sea legs (and stomachs) ride on the upper tier of the ferry, while the smoother seats are indoors and toward the back of the boat.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By taking this gradual approach, there is less organizational resistance and new innovation does not shock corporations – helping align internal resources without excess train.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Large corporations are more profit-focused and risk-averse.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Paunches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paunches. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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