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Recent Examples of waist
The dress featured allover sheer fabric embellished with shimmering silver jewels and embroidery throughout, as well as a thigh-high slit at the front along with two bold cutouts — one at the waist and another above the bustline.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Plus, people who supplement with 30 grams of ground flaxseed have been found to see more reductions in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio compared to a control group.10
How to Use It: Try using whole or ground flaxseeds as a high-fiber topping for oatmeal, chia pudding, and smoothie bowls.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025
Clad in a black, flowy dress with chains swinging around their waist, Dua Saleh’s whispery cadence gave her an enchanting presence over the room.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
The dress featured a decorative belt or sash at the waist that had rose-like detailing.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
Plus, people who supplement with 30 grams of ground flaxseed have been found to see more reductions in waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio compared to a control group.10
How to Use It: Try using whole or ground flaxseeds as a high-fiber topping for oatmeal, chia pudding, and smoothie bowls.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025
Clad in a black, flowy dress with chains swinging around their waist, Dua Saleh’s whispery cadence gave her an enchanting presence over the room.
—Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
The dress featured a decorative belt or sash at the waist that had rose-like detailing.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waist
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The temperature had been in the 80s late Sunday afternoon, and dehydration overnight probably took at least 10 percent of the shark’s weight, in addition to the weight lost with the stomach contents.—
Donald Millus,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
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However, an autopsy report completed June 29 found no evidence of water in the child's lungs and stomach, hence ruling out drowning as a cause of death, the Miami Herald reported.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The Marlins tacked on another run in the third as Sánchez ripped a single up the middle to score Edwards, who reached on an infield hit and stole second.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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Tornado watch issued for much of Middle Tennessee The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for much of middle Tennessee through 9 p.m. Saturday evening, including Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Laufey donned an all-black minidress designed with an asymmetrical waistline and tie-front neckline.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Unwinding after a long day is important, but spending hours slouched on the couch watching TV isn’t helping your waistline.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But instead of having a swath of fabric across its midsection, the sheep in the Brooks Brothers x Prince collaboration graphic is pictured holding a racquet and tennis ball, getting ready to serve, and looks much happier than the downtrodden lamb in the original logo waiting to be sheared.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
2 July 2025
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Each version features flattering ruching at the midsection, thin straps for minimal tan lines, and dozens of colors to choose from.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
Noun
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In the clip, Williams can be seen wearing a light green matching tank top and mini skirt, which left a small bit of her midriff exposed.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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The brand’s signature buttery soft material targets the midriff, back and buttocks while still allowing ease of movement.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Two buttons line the left side of the mouse, and a Power/DPI switch is tucked away on the mouse’s belly.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 July 2025
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In the nude shot, Culpo wears her hair long and covers her breasts with her hand, placing her other hand on her belly.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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But the stranger pulled a large ax from the trunk of her vehicle, deputies said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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And the parents who will retrieve their colorful trunks, but not their girls.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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