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
Hernandez and Soboleva, who had been too busy leading the scream to scream, were now bent at their waists over the lake, like professional divers.
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Throughout carnival, there are flags everywhere – people swing them above their heads, tie them to their waists, and hoist them high from poles.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2025
Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Throughout carnival, there are flags everywhere – people swing them above their heads, tie them to their waists, and hoist them high from poles.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waists
Noun
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Only minor side effects were reported, like mildly upset stomachs and muscle cramps.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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The late rally, which led to only the Twins’ third victory in 12 games, apparently upset the stomachs of Toronto fans, who consumed 96,633 Loonie Dogs, but approximately only 13 in the bottom of the ninth inning.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ozempic is reshaping not just waistlines but dining habits too, medical experts and surveys have found.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The tips of their trunks have a pair of buds resembling deer hooves.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just be sure to keep mulch lines a few inches away from tree trunks, as mulch placed directly against a tree’s bark increases the risk of pest and rot issues.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sporting an unmistakable dark mane and unique folds of skin along their bellies, Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than their African cousins.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Waists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waists. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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