solar plexus

as in stomach
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis a punch in the solar plexus knocked the air out of him

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Recent Examples of solar plexus The soundwaves vibrate my solar plexus. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 3 Mar. 2023 The place behind my solar plexus tightened. Savala Nolan, Harper's Magazine, 20 July 2021 And was that the throaty rumble of passing cars synchronizing with the nearly imperceptible vibrations in my solar plexus? Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023 The next morning, Jamie showed up and punched the manager in the solar plexus. Kerry Howley, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for solar plexus
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Noun
  • Cancer, intestinal infections, and stomach ulcers can also cause sticky poop.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 June 2025
  • But in case an adventurous dish doesn’t sit well with you, Fischer suggests keeping Pepto Bismol or another stomach aid at the ready to provide some relief.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Because the birds have yolk in their abdomens, they are equipped to survive for days, said Stephen Horst, owner of Fifth Day Farm, which is under the same ownership of the hatchery.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • This cavity may have amplified sound from the vibrating structures in their abdomens, called tymbals, to produce a louder buzz.
    Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The golden retriever showed off his bat retrieval skills and leads the team in head pats and belly rubs.
    Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
  • This can involve placing your hand on your chest, cheek or belly to offer gentle, comforting contact.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

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“Solar plexus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solar%20plexus. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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