waist

as in stomach
the middle region of the human torso bent at the waist to catch his breath

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Recent Examples of waist Trump paired it with an off-white belt to emphasize the waist. Mikelle Street, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024 The shorts target your core, legs, and thighs, and a silicone band at the waist helps keep everything secure. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 At the time, my hair was nearly waist length—and the Airwrap was the only tool that managed to cut down drying and styling time. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 They’re designed with a high-rise waist, flattering stretchy fabric that conforms to the shape of your curves, and a trendy flare hem that shows off your shoes. Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for waist 
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Noun
  • Salmonella can cause fever, sometimes bloody diarrhea, stomach pains, nausea and vomiting.
    Rudy Chinchilla, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Red poop that happens as a result of lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract bleeding is usually bright red, while upper GI tract bleeding (like from your stomach) might appear more maroon-colored.156 Red poop varies in shade, frequency, and amount.
    Cristina Mutchler, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • On 2nd-and-8 from the Texas 12-yard line, Stockton took off from the pocket and burst through the middle of the Longhorns defense for a first down.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement McConkey’s relatively slight, 6-foot, 185-pound frame, combined with his role that often puts him in position to absorb big tackles while crossing the middle of the field has made his long-term durability a concern.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • The unique washed fabric gives them a relaxed, cool-girl look and the high waistline makes these perfect for pairing with everything from sweatshirts to crop tops.
    Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Lululemon Scuba Oversized Quilted Half-Zip This sweatshirt has a quilted pattern and a relaxed silhouette that stops right at the waistline.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Such a weather pattern for precipitation would follow the month's winter-style cycles that have seen storms from the Pacific Northwest crank south and east and travel across the nation's midsection, often bringing snow in higher elevations and rain elsewhere.
    Dennis Romero, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Daniels said nothing on Wednesday to counter his coach, even if his explanation for wearing a wrap over his midsection to stay warm during games didn’t go over well with all corners of social media.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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  • De Ramon, on the other hand, wore a black vest with a deep plunging neckline, and low-rise black trousers to also show off her midriff.
    Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2024
  • For the occasion, Gale wore a white dress featuring cutouts at her midriff and a silver beaded bodice.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Related article Engaging your core is not the same as sucking in your belly.
    Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • As one of the best seamless options on this list, the thong has no visible panty lines and can be hiked up above your hips or pulled below the belly area.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • In place of a large standing kitchen that would take a big bite out of passenger space, Campervan Co goes with an ultra-sleek Kitchen Pod installed in the trunk basin.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2024
  • This expandable trunk spinner set from luggage giant SwissGear features a checked and a carry-on suitcase for $130 — that’s $65 a pop.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024

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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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