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
They are often confused with carpenter ants, but termites have broader waists and even wings.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
His care shows not only in the mime so closely tied to Herman Severin Løvenskiold’s score, but also in the style of the 19 sylphs, whose torsos bend gently from their waists, just as Taglioni’s does in those Romantic-era lithographs.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to liposuction, people previously slimmed their waists by removing ribs, starting with the lowest two.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
School records showed that on June 12 several fourth-grade girls reported being uncomfortable with Vang due to him touching their waists, the complaint said.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
Drop waists of the Art Deco era also proliferated at Chanel, Marni, and Rabanne.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Some of the deportations were captured on video and in images showing men in underwear or prison garb, shackled and bent over at their waists.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Flags hung off shoulders, waved above heads, and wrapped around waists like capes.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
To convey power, the clothes featured sharp, padded shoulders and cinched waists, along with volume and draping.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
His care shows not only in the mime so closely tied to Herman Severin Løvenskiold’s score, but also in the style of the 19 sylphs, whose torsos bend gently from their waists, just as Taglioni’s does in those Romantic-era lithographs.
—Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
In addition to liposuction, people previously slimmed their waists by removing ribs, starting with the lowest two.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
School records showed that on June 12 several fourth-grade girls reported being uncomfortable with Vang due to him touching their waists, the complaint said.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
Drop waists of the Art Deco era also proliferated at Chanel, Marni, and Rabanne.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
Some of the deportations were captured on video and in images showing men in underwear or prison garb, shackled and bent over at their waists.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Flags hung off shoulders, waved above heads, and wrapped around waists like capes.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
To convey power, the clothes featured sharp, padded shoulders and cinched waists, along with volume and draping.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waists
Noun
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That is a consideration for some test subjects, as the virtual reality environment can throw off sensitive stomachs.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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Those with strong sea legs (and stomachs) ride on the upper tier of the ferry, while the smoother seats are indoors and toward the back of the boat.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Along with looser fits, other styles popping up have noticeably rising hemlines, lower waistlines, and come in a rainbow of colors beyond indigo blue.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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If brands spent the last few years plumbing the looks and vibes of the early 2000s — Miu Miu’s low-rise waistlines and Abercrombie’s prep and all that — ‘90s fever has now taken hold.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If there is new growth from trunks, only remove the declining leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The trunks are made from wood, leather, canvas, and metal.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The best laughs — loud, distinctive, recognizable — come from soft bellies.—
Erin Entrada Kelly,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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These sweet, tangy, and saucy little bites have long held a special place in our hearts—and bellies.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Side sleepers will find good pressure relief around their hips and thighs, while stomach and back sleepers will find a sleep surface that’s firm enough to prevent their midsections from sinking and light cradling for comfort, respectively.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Aside from essential winter pieces, trends like asymmetrical skirts were frequently spotted, espresso-brown hues continued their takeover, and exposed midriffs added an unexpected edge to cold-weather dressing.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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