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
Linda Goler Blount, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Its companions are four Russian mobsters — stragglers from the previous season — laying on their stomachs with their necks outstretched over the rail.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
For those with sensitive stomachs, the high caffeine content can also lead to digestive issues.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
From over-the-top portions to scooping competitions, this classic Italian treat has captured the imagination (and stomachs) of dessert lovers everywhere.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Everyone spends halftime with bowling balls in their stomachs.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Our stomachs and intestines are home to trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms, with certain types being commonly found throughout the human gut.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Eyes need to absorb light to see, and stomachs contain food, which may either be opaque or glowing.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Parents sometimes send their children to the school tent just to distract them from their empty stomachs.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
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In the next few weeks, millions of Americans will open letters from their health insurers and feel their stomachs drop.
—Linda Goler Blount, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Its companions are four Russian mobsters — stragglers from the previous season — laying on their stomachs with their necks outstretched over the rail.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
For those with sensitive stomachs, the high caffeine content can also lead to digestive issues.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2025
From over-the-top portions to scooping competitions, this classic Italian treat has captured the imagination (and stomachs) of dessert lovers everywhere.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Everyone spends halftime with bowling balls in their stomachs.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Our stomachs and intestines are home to trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms, with certain types being commonly found throughout the human gut.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
Eyes need to absorb light to see, and stomachs contain food, which may either be opaque or glowing.
—Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Parents sometimes send their children to the school tent just to distract them from their empty stomachs.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomachs
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Their bellies are paler and more yellow.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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The days of being winded after walking up the stairs to my apartment, and buying T-shirts marketed for guys with big bellies, would finally be over.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The national entertainment group Knitting Factory Entertainment handles talent-buying duties, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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RIOgaleão–Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim (GIG) handles most international flights, while Airport Santos Dumont (SDU) focuses on domestic routes and is closer to downtown.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, moths, mantises, and cicadas gather auditory information from similar appendages on their thoraxes or abdomens.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Other vendors include stands selling caramel apples, hot dogs, burgers, burritos and tacos.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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From 1844 till her death in 1922, Sarah would continue making additions to the property, which now stands at 24,000 square feet, with 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 47 stairways and fireplaces and more.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Compared to people of normal BMI and smaller waists, those with belly fat had 29% higher odds of high blood pressure and 81% higher odds of diabetes.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Ants Termites have straight bodies with broad waists, as well as straight antennae.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Native to Texas and Mexico, autumn sage tolerates heat and drought but also adapts to a variety of growing conditions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Santa Barbara daisy, which is actually native to Mexico and Central America, is meant not only for sunny garden, block wall, or walkway border planting, but tolerates a fair dose of shade as well as poor soil and drought.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Apollo, there’s a chance everyone will hate your guts in unison, and there’s no recovery.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cover the pumpkin guts with a pile of leaves or other brown materials, and make sure the bin is tightly sealed to keep animals out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Remembering is the first step toward coherence — and coherence is the foundation of everything that endures.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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Pairing these vehicles with a clear philanthropic strategy ensures your giving addresses root causes and endures for generations.—
William Jarvis,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Stomachs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomachs. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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