as in stomachs
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis
tickled the toddler's tummy
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Recent Examples of tummies
This double-sided, stand-up playset encourages little ones to meet that goal while staying on their tummies.
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Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tummies
Noun
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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
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Eyes need to absorb light to see, and stomachs contain food, which may either be opaque or glowing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And the cheese pizza was appreciated by all — with hefty slices that quickly filled empty bellies, leaving everyone happy.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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For two years, the 33-year-old sewing operator didn’t have enough money to fill her family’s bellies and fend off the debt collectors at the same time.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Tummies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tummies. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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