as in bum
the part of the body upon which someone sits
he dropped his pants and flashed his cheeks at the opposing team
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Recent Examples of cheeks
Each treatment requires just three minutes, and the wand’s rotating head easily glides over the forehead, cheeks, under eyes, jawline and neck.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Flush Balm blush in shade Bespoke awakens her cheeks with ease.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
The gratification was immediate; tears glistened on fans’ cheeks as the lights pulsed on stage.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
His sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks were undeniably adorable.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But for every shirt bearing a slogan, there were ten cheeks covered in (biodegradable) glitter like the kind that Diggins sprinkles on her face before every race.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Since the early aughts, Sienna Miller has been the go-to inspiration for boho beach waves, milky skin, and pinch-me cheeks.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Briany, with her plump cheeks and full head of dark hair, wasn’t normally this fussy.
—Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
All of her competitors lined up for a chance at an embrace with Diggins, who was wearing her trademark glitter on her cheeks as a reminder to have fun.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Flush Balm blush in shade Bespoke awakens her cheeks with ease.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
The gratification was immediate; tears glistened on fans’ cheeks as the lights pulsed on stage.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
His sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks were undeniably adorable.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But for every shirt bearing a slogan, there were ten cheeks covered in (biodegradable) glitter like the kind that Diggins sprinkles on her face before every race.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Since the early aughts, Sienna Miller has been the go-to inspiration for boho beach waves, milky skin, and pinch-me cheeks.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Briany, with her plump cheeks and full head of dark hair, wasn’t normally this fussy.
—Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
All of her competitors lined up for a chance at an embrace with Diggins, who was wearing her trademark glitter on her cheeks as a reminder to have fun.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheeks
Noun
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Its silhoutte is relaxed but still makes sure to flatter your bum.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2026
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As far as the law is concerned, though, bum deals are a twilight zone.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By late next week, a small comet, fresh off a harrowingly close encounter with the Sun, could emerge into the evening twilight and become easily visible in the hour after sunset, sporting a thin, straight tail.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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After a few minutes of struggling to unbeach the shark, Phan hoisted the creature by the tail and successfully pushed it into a crashing wave.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 49,000 square-foot complex houses the 513-seat Baker-Baum Concert Hall, rehearsal rooms, offices, state-of-the-art recording facilities and The JAI, an intimate cabaret venue that serves food and drinks.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Using standard attachments and a payload system that allowed for quick swap-outs, it's been possible to make surprisingly large changes to the spyplane, including adding an extra seat for trainers or missions that require a specialist operator.—
David Szondy
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But there are some companies, like the rump of Motorola or IBM, that hang in, and there are others that have disrupted whole industries and are still on top.—
,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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The women stood on the doorsteps with their rumps to the crowd, skirts lifted to flash tattered green knickers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But dating back even further to Monday’s home opener against the Twins, the bottom of the Royals’ order reached base safely in 12 straight plate appearances.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Blackhawks scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth, however, to grab the lead for good.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Cheeks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheeks. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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