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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
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 May 2025
Dress in your best cosplay costume and spend the weekend among belly dancers, fairies, princesses, aerialists and maybe even a mermaid or two.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
The concierge side of Million Dollar Luxe offers every imaginable service under the sun, from full-time security and staff to more unique services, like belly dancers, yoga trainers, teachers, nannies, nurses, translators, and even doctors.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
As Williams clung to him the way a remora fish clings to the belly of a shark, the refs looked at the carnage — and immediately whistled Joker for a ticky-tack offensive foul.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Coping with Mood Swings and Anxiety But can these drugs really help shrink the hormonal belly bulge?
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 May 2025
Dress in your best cosplay costume and spend the weekend among belly dancers, fairies, princesses, aerialists and maybe even a mermaid or two.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
The concierge side of Million Dollar Luxe offers every imaginable service under the sun, from full-time security and staff to more unique services, like belly dancers, yoga trainers, teachers, nannies, nurses, translators, and even doctors.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
As Williams clung to him the way a remora fish clings to the belly of a shark, the refs looked at the carnage — and immediately whistled Joker for a ticky-tack offensive foul.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly
Noun
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The 9-year-old Indiana boy told his parents his stomach hurt.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Dandelions have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat various issues, including stomach problems and inflammation.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Carpenters have yellow fuzz on their thorax, but their abdomens are shiny, black, and hairless.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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His post included a photo of his abdomen post-surgery, as well as an image of himself using a walker while being assisted by medical staff.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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New fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura helped here as Raducanu refused to yield to her opponent or the clay surface which can sap the soul as well as stamina.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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But poetry is supposed to come from the soul, tradition, and psychic tremors too minute and particular to be grasped by a journalist on assignment.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Using metal detectors and magnetometers, the team was able to locate large bits of steel and iron protruding from the seafloor that turned out to be parts of the frame and windlass, the machine used to reel in the anchor.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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One of the biggest surprises of the 2025 Met Gala is Rihanna’s protruding belly.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Fallen power lines snaked across the road and through the ditch.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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In Castelvetro that night, the lines for the bars snaked through the throng of dancers in the main square.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Even the United States, a staunch ally of Israel, has voiced concerns over the growing hunger crisis.—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Nearly half a million Palestinians are facing possible starvation and 1 million others can barely get enough food, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a leading international authority on the severity of hunger crises.—
Joseph Krauss,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Today, Leal supplies tortillas to restaurants, specialty shops, and home cooks around the country, in a range of sizes and made with a variety of fats, including avocado oil and duck fat.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Foley Fork Also called a blending fork, this handy utensil was used to mash potatoes, blend fats into flour, beat eggs, stir sauces, and whisk dressings.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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These young people offer me their time and their hearts on some level.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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Leadership wisdom is a combination of head, hunch and heart.—
Gregory Stebbins,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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