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as in stomach
a need or desire for food
as dinnertime approached he could think only of his belly
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as in corporation
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 soul
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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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sails slowly bellied as the wind picked up
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Recent Examples of belly
‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
In 2025, the factory introduced a pilot auto-washing machine that requires15-20 liters of water per kilogram of garments, compared with 25 liters per kilogram needed by conventional belly washers.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
In a carousel of photos, Feldstein can be seen posing with her wife, holding a hand under her pregnant belly.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
These sweet, tangy, and saucy little bites have long held a special place in our hearts—and bellies.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
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His hand brushed her thigh, her rounded belly.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
In 2025, the factory introduced a pilot auto-washing machine that requires15-20 liters of water per kilogram of garments, compared with 25 liters per kilogram needed by conventional belly washers.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
In a carousel of photos, Feldstein can be seen posing with her wife, holding a hand under her pregnant belly.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
These sweet, tangy, and saucy little bites have long held a special place in our hearts—and bellies.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly
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Consisting of jamesjamesjames, Varg²™, Eurohead, and Skarp, the outfit nakedly endeavors to reappraise the richly earnest sounds of 2010s Swedish EDM, known for its pointillistic, high-octave melodies and counterpoints that, at their best, imbue big-room propulsion with butterflies in the stomach.—
Nathan Evans,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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Instead, the chatbot said to check back in an hour if his stomach was still hurting.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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In mice models, the researchers found that the brain is mechanically linked to the abdomen through a network of blood vessels that functions like a hydraulic system.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The test found a pair of surgical scissors left in her abdomen, per L'Unione Sarda.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Throughout their first five albums, the band has spun a web, not unlike the orb weavers of their native Virginia, that marries country, rock, honky-tonk grit and Appalachian soul with rowdy barroom energy.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In South Texas, blood runs deeper, forgiveness is fleeting, and the cost of survival might just be your soul.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Under the flaps of his jacket there was a small tear in his T-shirt, directly over his left nipple, which protruded like a knot of purple rope.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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And in turn, the 867-foot monolith protruding from the surrounding Wyoming prairie like the stump of the world’s largest tree became a big draw for tourists.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Legislation in Louisiana seeks to address the Supreme Court ruling by scrapping a district that snakes over 200 miles (321 kilometers) northwest from the capital, Baton Rouge, to Shreveport, creating a voting bloc with a majority of Black residents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Louisiana map scraps snaking district Legislation in Louisiana seeks to address the Supreme Court ruling by scrapping a district that snakes over 200 miles (321 kilometers) northwest from the capital, Baton Rouge, to Shreveport, creating a voting bloc with a majority of Black residents.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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For example, dopamine is crucial to link motivation about hunger to obtaining food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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In an effort to raise money to fight hunger and homelessness, Hands Across America attempted to link people hand-in-hand from coast to coast, each participant being encouraged to make a donation.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Don’t let the Frito pie flavor scare you away — Salt & Straw ice cream is known for its richness, packed with as much butter-fat content as possible — similar to Melt.—
Ella Gonzales
May 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Students learn not just where to inject but why — the dynamic interplay of muscle, fat, bone and skin that changes with age.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Eating snacks rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium, and fiber can help lower blood pressure and support heart health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 May 2026
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Small habits and lifestyle changes can also benefit your blood pressure and overall heart health.—
Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
11 May 2026
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“Belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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