waists

plural of waist
as in stomachs
the middle region of the human torso bent at the waist to catch his breath

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Recent Examples of waists Half the room was firmly against, loyal to their elevated athleisure and silk pants with drawstring waists, a smaller contingent was staunchly pro, and one editor who shall remain unnamed voiced a defense of the travel skirt. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 Each sister has magically been bestowed tighter skin, smaller waists, bigger boobs, plumper lips, and longer extensions, among other things. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026 These historic silhouettes featured drop waists and little to no shape for a boyish look, meant to flatten rather than emphasize, hence the root word garçon, meaning boy. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026 Goliath does not take riders upside down and uses lap bars that pull down over riders' legs and waists rather than seat belts, according to The Associated Press. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 And styles inspired by the Belle Époque’s drop-waists and rich textures have also grabbed shoppers’ attention, thanks again to recent collections from Blazy and Anderson. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026 Beyond fit, high-rise waists, cropped lengths, and streamlined silhouettes can also create a longer, more balanced look. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waists
Noun
  • Other infants bleed into their stomachs or intestines, or other parts of the body.
    — Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The infants would be able to feed to their stomachs’ content on the increasingly ripe meat without getting close to finishing the entire spread laid before them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Our favorite dress picks have a variety of styles and versatile features, like darling ruffles, cinching waistlines, and trending silhouettes.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026
  • All eyes were on waistlines this season as designers sent models down runways in cummerbunds, scarves and chunky belts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Bear’s head tooth fungi looks like a mass white icicles hanging down from decaying tree trunks and logs.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Rodents are also more likely to damage trees that are heavily mulched right up to their trunks.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Patients need their daily medications and their hearts, lungs and bellies must be listened to.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Two-legged birds can shift their weight from one leg to another, tucking one up into their bellies to keep it warm.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The layers create major volume at the hair’s midsections, giving this cut the classic shag shape.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Hair turns gray and memories fade, broad shoulders stoop and midsections sag.
    — John L. Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Bared midriffs were everywhere—one woman went so far as to bedazzle her baby bump.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Baggy Carhartt jeans paired with leather moto jackets, while others went for Gucci’s low-rise flare jeans and bare midriffs.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026

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“Waists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waists. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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