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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the body of the novel was quite good, even if the beginning was a bit slow
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
feared that there was a body of extremists within the labor union
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as in community
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a hangout where, it seems, much of the student body can be found on a Saturday night
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as in person
a member of the human race
the most intelligent body in this entire place
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a body of security men accompany the president at all times
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
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Recent Examples of body
Lauren O'Connor, Health, 13 Aug. 2025
According to his pet profile, Biggie is a Labrador retriever-pit bull mix who is still a puppy in the body of an 11-year-old.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Lynn was involved in a car accident that left her head and body a wreck.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Noun
As a result, the body might make fewer inflammatory proteins and substances.11
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—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 13 Aug. 2025
According to his pet profile, Biggie is a Labrador retriever-pit bull mix who is still a puppy in the body of an 11-year-old.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Soccer is a surprisingly physical game that involves a good deal of bodying one’s opponent — tackling, in soccer-speak.
—J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Lynn was involved in a car accident that left her head and body a wreck.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body
Noun
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But Saiko has had difficulty putting weight on his prosthetic leg, so the treadmill exercise forced him to do it and showed him how to better control the artificial limb.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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In our younger years, it can be tied to experimentation, risk, and sometimes even the weight of outside validation.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That is, unless steps are taken to preserve muscle mass through resistance training.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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In July, board members of the Uvalde CISD unanimously voted in favor of releasing the records from the horrifying mass shooting at Robb Elementary, after 38 months of silence, grief and legal roadblocks.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Zeta Tijuana, an investigative magazine, reported in 2023 that Huerta’s Arellano Félix cell had colluded with corrupt Tijuana police officers to steal a massive drug shipment from a rival Sinaloa faction — an episode that prompted cartel hitmen to hunt down and kill the dirty cops.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Two factions — Membership First and Unite for Strength — vied for power for two decades.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This was a film that set out to show the power of healing, the resilience of community, and above all the strength of the Ukrainian spirit in the face of such traumatic times.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Holloway stars as John Matherson, a college professor and former military officer charged with protecting his community after a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse attack cripples the nation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The organization’s data showed that drowning rates are rising too, with already at-risk groups like young children and seniors of all races and ethnicities, as well as Black people of all ages, seeing the greatest increase in deaths.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Yet the project still has powerful defenders — Gov. Gavin Newsom, major labor and environmental groups, and many transit experts — who argue that despite early mistakes, the state can’t afford to walk away.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, the 28-year-old actress embodies a 20-year-old Knox as she's wrongfully convicted for the murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, while studying abroad in Italy.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Empathetic leadership can be embodied by anyone—from managers overseeing entire departments to those leading specific projects.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That money needs to be going toward core medical and scientific research.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
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Colleges and their boards will regularly review core classes and eliminate those that fail to meet certain benchmarks.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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