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Recent Examples of waist
It’s crafted with 100 percent rayon and is designed with elegant accents like feminine flutter sleeves, a smocked bodice, empire waist, and a tiered ruffle hem.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Don’t worry about the fit or feel, because these pants feature a stretchy elastic waist and are made from a breathable, woven fabric.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2026
These Levi’s legends are sufficiently roomy, sit below the waist, and can be bought in a myriad of colorways.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Malia Obama wore an oversized light gray blazer, cinched at the waist, over a dark gray miniskirt.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for waist
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Don’t worry about the fit or feel, because these pants feature a stretchy elastic waist and are made from a breathable, woven fabric.
—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2026
These Levi’s legends are sufficiently roomy, sit below the waist, and can be bought in a myriad of colorways.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Malia Obama wore an oversized light gray blazer, cinched at the waist, over a dark gray miniskirt.
—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for waist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waist
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People prone to heartburn or acid reflux may also find lemon water irritating, especially on an empty stomach.
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Onaje’s body was covered with numerous bruises to the chest, stomach, back and legs.
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One of the site’s 36 pillars — the tallest one in the middle — could be a perch for a big, pink, screeching bird.
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There’s a security in feeling that his pregame swing work will translate into the game, rather than trying to make fixes in the middle of it.
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This adorable colorblock set looks like a flowy mini dress from the front, but side slits just below the waistline let the shorts peek through.
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Leggings, sweats, or anything with a stretchy waistline aren't just leisure staples—they're beacons of comfort and emotional support.
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In the video, Hathaway steps into frame wearing a long, flowy white skirt set with her arms folded across her midsection before dropping them to the side to reveal her pregnancy with a smile.
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This wallet sock is similar in concept to the money belt but less bulky across your midsection.
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Strapless dresses are not permitted, nor are one-shoulder gowns; no halter necks, spaghetti straps, midriff-baring dresses, or sheer gowns, either.
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It would be cropped a lot higher, worn with more midriff out.
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The belly of almost every Delta Air Lines plane doesn’t just hold passenger baggage.
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The brand includes more than 100 bears, each representing a distinct emotion or expression which are illustrated by their belly badges, including Cheer Bear, Bedtime Bear, Tenderheart Bear, Birthday Bear, Funshine Bear and Grumpy Bear.
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The payoff is visible core definition and a more refined trunk workout.
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Police searched Zastrow’s bedroom and found a AR-15 style rifle on his bed and an AR-style rifle in the trunk of his vehicle.
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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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