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 Nearly seven years later, a gaping hole in the old bridge’s midsection remains a haunting reminder to motorists, sailors and, especially, Wesley MacIntire, the sole survivor of the tragedy. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 May 2025 Binion was struck in the midsection and fled south on Perry Avenue before collapsing in neighboring South Holland, according to the statement. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025 The 38-year-old man ended up stepping into the unstable section of sand and quickly sank to his midsection. Sam Gillette, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 The only time Couples looked uncomfortable was when adjusting the giant heating pad wrapped around his midsection. Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midsection
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waist
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  • They’re designed in soft, breathable cotton, with a zip-and-button fly and skinny waist ties.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • Instead of tackles, a player is stopped by removing one of the two flags attacked to the ball-carriers waist.
    Ben Morse, CNN Money, 21 May 2025

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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