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Recent Examples of waist
Below the waist, the pants are roomy and easy to move in.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Then a small figure in a blue batting helmet emerged from the dugout and buried himself in Cholowsky’s stomach, clinching both arms around his waist.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Avoid digging into your waist, thanks to the Signature No-Dig Waistband.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
This one has plenty of polished details, including a smocked waist, crosscover neckline, and cuffed sleeves.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Then a small figure in a blue batting helmet emerged from the dugout and buried himself in Cholowsky’s stomach, clinching both arms around his waist.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Avoid digging into your waist, thanks to the Signature No-Dig Waistband.
—ABC News, 1 June 2026
This one has plenty of polished details, including a smocked waist, crosscover neckline, and cuffed sleeves.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waist
Noun
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Her stomach was already turning on her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The most common symptoms are diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the CDC.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Video replay showed that Vegas forward Brett Howden entered the offensive zone ahead of the puck before sending Stone in on a breakaway with a pass to the middle of the ice.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Song opened with a walk, stole second and scored when Tatis' grounder up the middle ricocheted off second base into shallow right field for an RBI single.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Mercerat noted that the trend is more modern and wearable compared to the waistline’s Y2K heyday.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Unlike a belt, a scarf drapes over your waistline and over your hip, creating an asymmetrical layer that makes your basics-heavy look all the more exciting.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
Noun
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It’s made with tummy control in the midsection and adjustable straps to get the fit just right with plenty of support.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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In one scene, a tape measure is strapped around his midsection to assess fat levels.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Noun
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At sunset its Amina Muaddi slingbacks, when honeymooners head to the bar to make the most of the martini shots while a could-be-a-model DJ plays cool and breezy beats in a midriff-bearing top.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Frankel’s matching string bikini bottoms featured a G-string design and the same silver hardware and black string embellishment around her lower midriff.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Case in point, the exceptional oyster po’boy ($24), with fat bivalves reminiscent of whole belly clams piled high on a Leidenheimer roll alongside salady slaw.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Their color can vary from yellow-brown or chocolate-brown to olive, gray, or bluish black with a yellow or white belly.—
Ken Perrotte,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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His rifle was propped up against its trunk.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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