as in abdomens
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
David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Food insecurity doesn’t necessarily mean kids are going to bed with growling stomachs every night.
—Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
As mentioned, the chain has embraced the low-cost promotions that caught many fans’ eyes and stomachs throughout the summer.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Only minor side effects were reported, like mildly upset stomachs and muscle cramps.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The late rally, which led to only the Twins’ third victory in 12 games, apparently upset the stomachs of Toronto fans, who consumed 96,633 Loonie Dogs, but approximately only 13 in the bottom of the ninth inning.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The joint post featured two black-and-white photos of the couple both showing off their stomachs.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Eventually, to the relief of the many passengers with less-than-perfectly-steeled stomachs, the ferry pulled into the port of Helgoland.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Students lie on their stomachs.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
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Russian defenses stretched for miles, forcing sapper teams to crawl on their stomachs at twilight to spot and disarm mines under enemy drone surveillance and artillery fire.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Food insecurity doesn’t necessarily mean kids are going to bed with growling stomachs every night.
—Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
As mentioned, the chain has embraced the low-cost promotions that caught many fans’ eyes and stomachs throughout the summer.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Only minor side effects were reported, like mildly upset stomachs and muscle cramps.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
The late rally, which led to only the Twins’ third victory in 12 games, apparently upset the stomachs of Toronto fans, who consumed 96,633 Loonie Dogs, but approximately only 13 in the bottom of the ninth inning.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The joint post featured two black-and-white photos of the couple both showing off their stomachs.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Eventually, to the relief of the many passengers with less-than-perfectly-steeled stomachs, the ferry pulled into the port of Helgoland.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 Aug. 2025
Students lie on their stomachs.
—Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomachs
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The sensor handles up to 70Gs of acceleration and has a sensitivity of up to 30,000 dots per inch (DPI).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Even when a partner bank handles underwriting, platforms may still face liability for compliance failures.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Cats that sleep on their sides or on their backs with their bellies exposed feel secure and trusting of their environment.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sporting an unmistakable dark mane and unique folds of skin along their bellies, Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than their African cousins.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are 96% fresh from 27 reviews, while the audience score stands at 99%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The grandiose home that now stands on the property was envisioned by the Grammy winner in collaboration with Canadian designer Ferris Rafauli, combining Beaux-Arts style with a contemporary sensibility.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But after filling out the documents, the ICE agents confiscated the belongings of the workers and boarded the workers into police vans, the diary said, transporting some with chains around their waists, ankles, and wrists.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Despite the tree’s association with ponds, bald cypress tolerates a range of growing conditions, from somewhat dry soils to standing water.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Felicia tolerates other cats but would probably be better as the only fur baby in a home.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fish that will be made into a filet are split, with the meat heading in one direction, and the guts and roe down another conveyer belt.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two of Pluto's midsize moons may be made of the guts of its largest moon, Charon, new research suggests.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Decades later, the show’s influence endures.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Six months later, the grief endures.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since the Warriors haven't yet offered a deal Kuminga wants, there's a chance the four-year forward accepts the qualifying offer.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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In addition to buying tickets, Snell accepts volunteers to help out.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Stomachs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomachs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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