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Recent Examples of tummy
Patients who had undergone either tummy tucks or bunion surgery were given either suzetrigine every 12 hours; an opioid, hydrocodone, plus Tylenol every six hours; or a placebo for 48 hours after the operations.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Hundreds of reviewers note that these soft gels are small and very easy to swallow—just make sure to take them with a meal to avoid an upset tummy (a potential side effect associated with all biotin pills).
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Behind all this symbolism are universal sentiments: peace, goodwill, and may your tummy never go empty.
—Natalie Keng, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
For example, you're not supposed to put a baby down to sleep on their tummy.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Hundreds of reviewers note that these soft gels are small and very easy to swallow—just make sure to take them with a meal to avoid an upset tummy (a potential side effect associated with all biotin pills).
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Behind all this symbolism are universal sentiments: peace, goodwill, and may your tummy never go empty.
—Natalie Keng, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
For example, you're not supposed to put a baby down to sleep on their tummy.
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tummy
Noun
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Respiratory problems: Regurgitated stomach acids that reach the back of your throat can be inhaled and cause irritation in your lungs and airways.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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While Hill was lying flat on his stomach in the street, Torres pressed his palm onto the back of his neck, the footage shows.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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People with this body type have a naturally slow metabolism and a shorter and wider bone structure with a larger abdomen (belly) and hips.1 Endomorphs tend to have shorter arms and legs.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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The other victim, a 17-year-old who was shot in his right abdomen, was taken also to St. Barnabas in stable condition.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The filmmaker’s high-profile doc delves into the belly of Naples, which is known for its resilience, crime and creative energy, partly by knocking on people’s doors.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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Nightclubs are full of lecherous old Americans groping belly dancers with their webbed frog hands.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Tummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tummy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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