as in bellies
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
he began exercising to get rid of his growing potbelly and to improve his health
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Noun
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Giving them playtime on their bellies can help, as can burping them more frequently during feedings.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026 -
With almost no international flights entering or leaving Venezuela, many families had to make alternate arrangements for Christmas this year, living rooms and bellies much emptier than anticipated.—
Armando Ledezma,
New Yorker,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This domestic food supply produces food for 179 million Americans relying on citrus, corn, lettuce, cabbage, green beans, celery, and other vegetables that keep American stomachs full for more than seven months of the year.—
George Landrith,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The large corporations are often slow to recognize problems, and then respond slowly.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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But a handful of bigger corporations have stayed largely silent, at least publicly, about enforcement making its way to their storefronts.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Potbellies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potbellies. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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