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
Compared to people of normal BMI and smaller waists, those with belly fat had 29% higher odds of high blood pressure and 81% higher odds of diabetes.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Ants Termites have straight bodies with broad waists, as well as straight antennae.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Belts are also making a strong comeback, defining waists over outerwear and dresses, while headwear has become unexpectedly directional again.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Younger men generally have smaller waists, while older men are more likely to experience increases in abdominal fat.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
The designer showed oversized cargo jeans—their volume emphasized by pleated peplum waists.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But after filling out the documents, the ICE agents confiscated the belongings of the workers and boarded the workers into police vans, the diary said, transporting some with chains around their waists, ankles, and wrists.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
There were no harnesses or seatbelts, just a couple of thin cords to circle our waists.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Ants Termites have straight bodies with broad waists, as well as straight antennae.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Belts are also making a strong comeback, defining waists over outerwear and dresses, while headwear has become unexpectedly directional again.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Younger men generally have smaller waists, while older men are more likely to experience increases in abdominal fat.
—Heidi Cope, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
The designer showed oversized cargo jeans—their volume emphasized by pleated peplum waists.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
There were chiffon dresses that gave a nod to the 1920s with their drop waists.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But after filling out the documents, the ICE agents confiscated the belongings of the workers and boarded the workers into police vans, the diary said, transporting some with chains around their waists, ankles, and wrists.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
There were no harnesses or seatbelts, just a couple of thin cords to circle our waists.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for waists
Noun
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In the next few weeks, millions of Americans will open letters from their health insurers and feel their stomachs drop.—
Linda Goler Blount,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Its companions are four Russian mobsters — stragglers from the previous season — laying on their stomachs with their necks outstretched over the rail.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Popular drugs credited with shrinking waistlines and controlling blood sugar may also take the edge off alcohol’s buzz, according to a new study.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The season leaned into boxy jackets, paneled skirts, and basque waistlines that carved out structure with confidence.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tuck the straps away for a sleek silhouette, then switch to the shoulder strap for lighter loads or carry it briefcase-style when moving in and out of car trunks.—
Sal Vaglica,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rabbits, with their large hind paws, can stand atop the snow to reach higher portions of tree trunks.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Their bellies are paler and more yellow.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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The days of being winded after walking up the stairs to my apartment, and buying T-shirts marketed for guys with big bellies, would finally be over.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The shirts may have short or long sleeves, but cannot be sleeveless or reveal midriffs.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Waists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waists. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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