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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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Moore attempted to catch a pass from quarterback Caleb Wiliams over the middle of the field, when he was pulled down by defenders.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The swells will continue to build and increase along east-facing shorelines through the middle of the week, the hurricane center warned.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zesica Front-Tie Mini Dress with Puff Long Sleeves From its flirty tie-front design and cinched waistline to its puffy long sleeves, this mini dress will make a style statement this fall.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The dress also featured bold colorblocking, with a white collar and front placket that ran down the dress to the waistline.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 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
Noun
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Olsen hit the red carpet for the event in a black leather Khaite dress that plunged all the way down to her midriff.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The high-cut top allowed for exposure of her entire midriff, which was also accentuated by her low-rise maxi skirt.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
27 Aug. 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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Check the trunk and glove compartment for signs of flooding.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Race winner trophy is seen in a Louis Vuitton trunk on the podium following the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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