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 Without stretch, jeans can pinch waists or cause discomfort when moving or sitting. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Volume and shape played a starring role as well, from bubble hems and layered ruffles to peplums and drop-waists. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 Sep. 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 The Elegance Brand is looking to return gold around their waists in this match. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 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 In photos obtained by TMZ, Holmes and artist Jason Bard Yarmosky wrapped their arms around each other’s waists, while another snapshot showed Yarmosky opening a car door for her. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 July 2026 After an hour of searching, none were found and swimming was allowed to resume, though restricted to wading up to swimmers’ waists, the department said. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Ants Termites have straight bodies with broad waists, as well as straight antennae. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waists
Noun
  • People were clutching their stomachs, hurling vomit into buckets.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The court heard how the former nurse, now 36, attacked babies in her care by administering air into their blood and stomachs, overfeeding them with milk, physically assaulting them and poisoning them with insulin.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images As more Americans use GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to shrink their waistlines, retail giants are betting on a bottom-line bump tied to a shift in the way the drugs are priced and purchased.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Their extraordinary height, massive trunks and quiet solemnity really moved me.
    — Antonia Bowring, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Keep the paper bags 2 to 3 inches away from the base of plant stems and tree trunks to prevent moisture buildup and rot.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Just below their bellies, their hockey pants were both open at the top.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Consumers who indirectly purchased raw pork bacon or fresh or frozen pork made from bellies, loins, shoulders, ribs or pork chops from one of the companies may be eligible for a cash payment.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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