BELLIES Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

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plural of belly

as in stomachs

an enlarged or bulging abdomen worked hard to get rid of his belly in time to attend his class reunion

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as in abdomens

the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis a baby with a round little belly

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as in hearts

the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions in my belly I knew that he wasn't telling the truth, as the details of his story just didn't add up

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verb

present tense third-person singular of belly

as in protrudes

to extend outward beyond a usual point the sails slowly bellied as the wind picked up

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as in snakes

to move slowly with the body close to the ground recruits were forced to belly over the obstacle course under simulated enemy fire

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In the days after a 15-year-old girl shot and killed another student and a teacher, and wounded six others before taking her own life, faith and community leaders across southern Wisconsin have joined hands and hearts with crowds of people who are heavy with grief, fear and uncertainty.

Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Amid civil unrest and human rights violations, the dictator also sent his wife private sketches of valentine hearts and links to romantic country music songs.

Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024

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