as in bellies
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis
please don't lean on my stomach—I just had a big meal
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as in handles
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I could no longer stomach working for such a petty tyrant
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Recent Examples of stomachs
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In keeping with their moral compass, Just Creamery only uses vegetable rennet, not animal rennet which must be harvested from calves’ stomachs.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Although the restaurant has served a wide variety of dishes over the years, none have captured locals' hearts and stomachs like Workingman's Friend's enormous, nap-inducing double cheeseburgers.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
The training course is specifically designed for women and offers practice in real-world scenarios like self-defense firing while lying on their stomachs and backs.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
But beyond filling our stomachs, delis keep traditions alive and give us a taste of hometown nostalgia.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Eagles' stomachs no longer function.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 24 Feb. 2026
As Xavier—who was, rather conveniently, a licensed pilot—guided a plane out of the Colorado bunker in a quest to find her in Atlanta, viewers staggered off the Paradise ride, too confused to tell if that queasiness in the pit of our stomachs was excitement or just motion sickness.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
But empty stomachs combined with plenty of whisky led us to make a pitstop at Mishnish, a canary yellow inn that stood out even after the sun had set.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
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And although the restaurant has served a wide variety of dishes over the years, none have captured locals' hearts and stomachs like Workingman's Friend's enormous, nap-inducing double cheeseburgers.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In keeping with their moral compass, Just Creamery only uses vegetable rennet, not animal rennet which must be harvested from calves’ stomachs.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Although the restaurant has served a wide variety of dishes over the years, none have captured locals' hearts and stomachs like Workingman's Friend's enormous, nap-inducing double cheeseburgers.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
The training course is specifically designed for women and offers practice in real-world scenarios like self-defense firing while lying on their stomachs and backs.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
But beyond filling our stomachs, delis keep traditions alive and give us a taste of hometown nostalgia.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Eagles' stomachs no longer function.
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 24 Feb. 2026
As Xavier—who was, rather conveniently, a licensed pilot—guided a plane out of the Colorado bunker in a quest to find her in Atlanta, viewers staggered off the Paradise ride, too confused to tell if that queasiness in the pit of our stomachs was excitement or just motion sickness.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
But empty stomachs combined with plenty of whisky led us to make a pitstop at Mishnish, a canary yellow inn that stood out even after the sun had set.
—Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomachs
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The reptile handlers drape the snakes over students' shoulders or bellies, but snakes also start winding their own way around the room and climbing up people's bodies (apparently some snakes' tree-climbing instincts are applicable to scaling humans as well).—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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About 13% of air cargo goes through the Middle East, either on cargo planes or in the bellies of commercial airliners.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a world where AI handles so much, your human connections become your competitive advantage.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The work is billed through the O’Rourke & Moody law firm, which handles the administrative tasks.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Starting in 2013 more than a hundred thousand women received calls about the urgent need to have surgically implanted pelvic mesh removed from their lower abdomens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The stingers they are equipped with can be up to about a quarter-inch (6 mm) in length and inject a painful venom – which is stored in large quantities in their abdomens – into their victims.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Dec. 2025
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Saturday’s record is also 91 degrees, set in 1952, and Sunday’s record stands at 96 degrees, set in 1971.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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For now, As Deep As the Grave stands as a high-profile test.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Flags hung off shoulders, waved above heads, and wrapped around waists like capes.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Expect fun details, like lace, ruffles, tiered skirts, drop waists, voluminous sleeves, cutouts, and much more.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2026
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The full study was published in the journal Arthropoda, and its findings describe an organism that tolerates urban noise and vibrations better than most animals — which is why the species is thriving in urban areas across the Southeast.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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This long-blooming plant loves the heat, tolerates drought, and doesn’t need fancy soil—sandy, rocky, or poor soils are all fair game, says Gifford.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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Align your eating schedule with your biological clock Our guts are programmed to work for 12 hours at a time, Shah says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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Winds are expected to remain high — including guts up to 65 mph — bringing a wind chill of about 15 degrees to Denver, according to the National Weather Service.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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Which is why the TV networks are about to embark on their 64th year of pricey, ear-splitting upfront presentations, a practice that endures even though at least half of the advertisers in attendance are primarily interested in buying sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stomachs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomachs. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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