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waists

noun

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 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 New styles for men include relaxed straight painter jeans, baggy cargo and barrel fits and low-rise baggy jeans with drawstring waists. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 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

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Noun

And, apparently, the eerie pictures are turning people's stomachs.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Cue a litany of tough guys (and wannabe tough guys) coming for their dough — especially a giant, flawless diamond, which repeatedly changes hands (and stomachs) over the course of the film.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of stomachs

Noun

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
As the drugs whittle waistlines, their impact is rippling beyond the bathroom scale and into a surprisingly wide swath of American life.

— Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

Definition of waistlines

Noun

The space unfolds around trees far older than its walls, with trunks cutting through the floors and coffee planters surrounding the interior.

— Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026
In design, New Balance partnered with Swiss furniture maker USM during Paris Fashion Week to create bespoke modular trunks for its latest and upcoming products.

— Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of trunks

Noun

Yes, otters — those adorable little scamps with nearly human faces that mostly lie on their backs at the surface, using their bellies as snack trays.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Our feet are sore, our bellies are full and our hands are sticky — there really were too many dessert items on the list this year.

— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of bellies

Noun

Hair turns gray and memories fade, broad shoulders stoop and midsections sag.

— John L. Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
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

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