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Recent Examples of waist
The sight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents handcuffing and chaining the wrists, waists and ankles of skilled technicians shocked South Koreans.
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Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The jeans’ style accentuates my waist without sacrificing comfort.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Some of them even took pictures of themselves naked from the waist up.
—Jody Darwick, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
The bullet severed Onyx’s spinal cord, causing paralysis from the waist down.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The jeans’ style accentuates my waist without sacrificing comfort.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Some of them even took pictures of themselves naked from the waist up.
—Jody Darwick, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025
The bullet severed Onyx’s spinal cord, causing paralysis from the waist down.
—Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waist
Noun
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The protective father also held his hands back, guarding his son while placing the back of his head on Jack’s stomach.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pineapple sensitivities may cause mild symptoms, such as nausea and upset stomach, while allergies may cause skin rashes and a swollen tongue or lips.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In another sketch, a woman who may be Baker herself stands in the middle of a room filled with books, handing an eager young girl—perhaps the artist, one Jeanette Harris— a volume with the title Book of Famous Women.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Sep. 2025
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Cut a band of holes at different heights and about 1 inch apart around the middle of the pumpkin with a small sharp knife.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rashida Jones posed for photos in a black gown which featured an off-the-shoulder look on one side, with fabric flowing down from the neckline to her waistline.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Common mistakes include pulling the measuring tape too tightly, leaving it too loose, or assuming your belly button marks the correct waistline.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jones left the game with an ankle injury, while Renfrow took a pair of shots to the midsection attempting to make catches against the Jaguars.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The combination of yellow and light blue fabric offset against pink gemstones alongside the midsection of the frock evoked 80s energy.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
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Solange Knowles, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s sister, wore a pair of baggy, extra wide-leg, low-rise denim with seam detailing and a Luar belt, along with a sleeveless top revealing the artist’s midriff.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The gray pinstriped power suit was reinvented by twisting and knotting the jacket exposing the midriff.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That roster includes dishes like foie gras truffle with charred onion jam and a house croissant; a wild boar belly and antelope with pistachio, fermented harissa, and yogurt; and an Asian pear sorbet with aloe sabayon and ginger tapioca.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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So, to reduce inflammation, learn to relax, improve sleep hygiene, floss your teeth regularly, and reduce belly fat.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are four doors for access plus a trunk hatch, with the car's adult-sized occupants promised a fairly comfortable journey despite the limited external proportions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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