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Recent Examples of waist
The leather-and-elastic combo is sophisticated but offers enough stretch to wear it higher on your waist with a dress or over a winter coat—a sleek alternative to a traditional, robe-style tie belt.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The stretchy waist has a drawstring to get just the right fit, and they’re made with slant pockets on the front to keep your phone and small essentials close.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Her outfit stayed inside Browne’s gray suit vocabulary, layering a glen-check blazer with strong shoulders layered over a matching waist panel and pleated detail at the hip, finished with the brand’s red-white-blue grosgrain tab at the hem.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026
Carey’s honey blonde hair fell to her waist in lush bombshell curls.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The stretchy waist has a drawstring to get just the right fit, and they’re made with slant pockets on the front to keep your phone and small essentials close.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Her outfit stayed inside Browne’s gray suit vocabulary, layering a glen-check blazer with strong shoulders layered over a matching waist panel and pleated detail at the hip, finished with the brand’s red-white-blue grosgrain tab at the hem.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026
Carey’s honey blonde hair fell to her waist in lush bombshell curls.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waist
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Coffee can increase acid production—which can lead to nausea, acid reflux, and an upset stomach.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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This duo appears to block certain chemical messengers in the gut and brain that trigger nausea and vomiting, and improve digestion by speeding up the rate at which food leaves the stomach.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The scene eventually grew into a full-on block party in the middle of Levi's Stadium.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the modern game, where so much emphasis out of possession is on forcing opponents wide and stopping them from playing through the middle of the pitch, space often opens up on the flanks.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Identifying Termites Subterranean termites have thicker bodies than carpenter ants, no waistline, and their antennae are not elbowed.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless top was fitted to Jenner's waistline with several of the metal closures undone at her bust.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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As someone who carries volume through my midsection, shopping for jeans always proves challenging—especially since my size falls into a gray area between what the fashion industry deems small and plus.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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This wallet sock is similar in concept to the money belt but less bulky across your midsection.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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However, the Think Like a Man actress’s version had a few key differences, thanks to a midriff-baring stomach cutout, as well as an orange tiger print top and a tan cheetah print skirt in contrast toKaavia’s bright blue tiger print bodice and light turquoise cheetah print skirt.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Weight gain during perimenopause and menopause is common, according to the Mayo Clinic, as hormonal changes, aging and lifestyle factors slow metabolism and shift fat toward the belly.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Always the yellow bellies, never liquor.—
Andrew Callahan,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One counselor broke a side window with a camper's trunk, and the campers floated out on mattresses.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the 19th century, scientists initially thought Prototaxites was the rotten trunk of a conifer.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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