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tushes

noun

plural of tush, slang

as in cheeks

the part of the body upon which someone sits exercises that are guaranteed to give you a great tush

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As their national anthem played before the match, tears streamed down the cheeks of the Argentina players, emphasizing their emotional investment in the occasion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
As for beauty, Lopez was glowing to the max with luminous glam, complete with rosy cheeks, shimmery eyeshadow, glossy lips, and long, patterned nails.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 July 2026

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The Coliseum stayed in business for 500 years, bums in seats twice a week, watching people hack each other to death.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026

Definition of bums

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Caleb Durbin’s resurgence Durbin’s solo homer into the Green Monster seats with two outs in the eighth inning of a tie game on Monday night sent Fenway into a frenzy.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Standout picks include a cozy loveseat with ultra-thick cushions, a water-resistant bean bag chair with a matching ottoman, and a small-space-friendly bistro set with gently rocking seats.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

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Yellow-rumps, as birders call them, have been seen migrating through northern Illinois even in April and late March.

— Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The women stood on the doorsteps with their rumps to the crowd, skirts lifted to flash tattered green knickers.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026

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