about
: the 11th month of the civil year or the 5th month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar see Months of the Principal Calendars Table
: the one of the four ABO blood groups characterized by the presence of antigens designated by the letters A and B and by the absence of antibodies against these antigens
1
able seaman; able-bodied seaman
2
abort; abortion
3
airborne
4
airman basic
5
Alberta
6
[New Latin artium baccalaureus]
bachelor of arts
: from : away : off
abaxial
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
Continue to keep your back straight and shoulders drawn back to build strength in the hip flexors, lower abs, and back.
—Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 10 Mar. 2025
Frankel opted to bronze and highlight nearly her entire body with the glowy tint, achieving a sunless-tan effect that emphasized her washboard abs and toned arms.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
On March 13, at 6:00PM, fitness model and trainer Allegra Paris will be leading a glutes and abs focused sculpt class, using bodyweight and resistance band exercises, in partnership with Seaav activewear, also at The Upside rooftop from 6:00PM to 8:30PM.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Another image captures him in white underwear against a three-way mirror, showcasing his toned physique and rock-hard abs from multiple angles.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
Continue to keep your back straight and shoulders drawn back to build strength in the hip flexors, lower abs, and back.
—Amber Sayer, Outside Online, 10 Mar. 2025
Frankel opted to bronze and highlight nearly her entire body with the glowy tint, achieving a sunless-tan effect that emphasized her washboard abs and toned arms.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
On March 13, at 6:00PM, fitness model and trainer Allegra Paris will be leading a glutes and abs focused sculpt class, using bodyweight and resistance band exercises, in partnership with Seaav activewear, also at The Upside rooftop from 6:00PM to 8:30PM.
—Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Ab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ab. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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ab
2 of 4 abbreviation1
or AB
abort; abortion
2
about
AB
3 of 4 noun
: the one of the four ABO blood groups characterized by the presence of antigens designated by the letters A and B and by the absence of antibodies against these antigens
AB
4 of 4 abbreviation1
aid to blind
2
[Latin artium baccalaureus]
bachelor of arts
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