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Recent Examples of waist
The gown is designed with an asymmetrical neckline, ruched waist, and back slit.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
These chic jeans have a snug fit in the waist and thighs with loose legs for styling trendy outfits.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Both garments featured a flowing silhouette, with a slight peplum element at the waist.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
It’s embellished with studs and a empire bow bust, a sweetheart neckline, a charming empire waist, and a swirling and full-length A-line silhouette.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
These chic jeans have a snug fit in the waist and thighs with loose legs for styling trendy outfits.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Both garments featured a flowing silhouette, with a slight peplum element at the waist.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
It’s embellished with studs and a empire bow bust, a sweetheart neckline, a charming empire waist, and a swirling and full-length A-line silhouette.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waist
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Wiggins missed one game due to a stomach illness, five games due to a sprained right ankle, two games due to a left lower leg contusion and six straight games due to a recent hamstring issue.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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People of any age with a blockage in the stomach or intestines Anyone who is allergic to tenapanor or any ingredient in Ibsrela Summary Ibsrela is a medication used to treat IBS-C. Common side effects include diarrhea, bloating, gas, and dizziness.—
Femi Aremu,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Pretty much everything else is shuffled off to the infotainment system, a single circular touchscreen that lives in the middle of the dash.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The trial is expected to last through the middle of May, according to the court's calendar.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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The sleeves included a sheer element and the high waistline of the maxidress provided an extra element of sartorial sophistication.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Rib remodeling shaved five inches off her waistline.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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And the strong, edge-free waistband is like a gentle compressive hug around your midsection, smoothing everything out.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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The midsection of the state saw wind gusts as high as 59 mph (95 kph), according to the National Weather Service.—
TIME,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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Continuing the punk details of her ensemble, Stefani wore fishnets over her midriff and beneath her baggy camouflage pants.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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In December, Simpson shared a glamorous photo of herself sitting next to some musical gear while wearing a white romper with a black fishnet midriff paired with matching black fishnets and platform boots.—
Janelle Ash,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Surprisingly, Olaf pats his brother on the belly with his paw, reciprocating his love for the very first time since his arrival.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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About an hour later, a sharp, intense pain in my belly startled me out of my sleep.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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On a bluff in Pacific Palisades, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, sit the Eames House and workshop, their rectangular structures nestled between the trunks of century-old eucalyptus trees.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Apr. 2025
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Amidst clips of blooming flowers, ocean waves, and tree trunks, however, eagle-eyed well-wishers also noticed two dogs walking behind a man presumed to be William in the video.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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