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
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
Cooked apples are easier to digest, which can be helpful for people with sensitive stomachs.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 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
These vampiric bugs use needle-like mouthpieces to locate a capillary and inject saliva containing anesthetics and anticoagulants into its host allowing blood to flow freely into their stomachs for several minutes.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
When their stomachs were full, the bears would plod into the woods, sometimes walking past less than 10 yards away from our group.
—Robert Annis, Outside, 23 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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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
Cooked apples are easier to digest, which can be helpful for people with sensitive stomachs.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 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
These vampiric bugs use needle-like mouthpieces to locate a capillary and inject saliva containing anesthetics and anticoagulants into its host allowing blood to flow freely into their stomachs for several minutes.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
When their stomachs were full, the bears would plod into the woods, sometimes walking past less than 10 yards away from our group.
—Robert Annis, Outside, 23 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
Noun
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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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Schweitzman and Sutherland will jointly oversee the division, which handles packaging, financing, production and sales for independent film, television and digital projects at the agency.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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TrustNordisk handles international sales.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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At Duran Lantink’s debut collection for Jean Paul Gaultier, graphic bodysuits of male pubic hair, hairy chests, and hairier bellies were on shocking display.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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When the path was dense and overflowing with chubby legs and bellies, the Babycatcher sprang his big net, lifting seven of them high into the air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
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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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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Belts are also making a strong comeback, defining waists over outerwear and dresses, while headwear has become unexpectedly directional again.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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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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The foliage looks good through the toughest days of summer and endures the chill of winter, when the evergreen foliage takes on coral pink hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Researchers have come together to document and analyze these buildings to ensure the legacy endures.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Stomachs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomachs. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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