as in waist
the middle region of the human torso did exercises to strengthen the muscles in her midsection

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Recent Examples of midsection Malick Diallo, who also tried to remove the ball from Dickinson’s midsection (the KU player was bent over protecting the ball at one point), did not receive a technical on the play. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025 This wallet sock is similar in concept to the money belt but less bulky across your midsection. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025 Lightweight and buttery-soft, these essential leggings feel like a second skin and have a wide, smoothing waistband that won’t dig into your midsection after a full day of activities, and over 10,000 Lululemon shoppers gave them a five-star rating for their softness and comfort. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025 In fact, the styling team accommodated my expanding body and pulled a long, cozy gray turtleneck that elegantly swooped over my midsection and even accentuated my stomach. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for midsection

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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