about
: the 11th month of the civil year or the 5th month of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar see Months of the Principal Calendars Table
: the one of the four ABO blood groups characterized by the presence of antigens designated by the letters A and B and by the absence of antibodies against these antigens
1
able seaman; able-bodied seaman
2
abort; abortion
3
airborne
4
airman basic
5
Alberta
6
[New Latin artium baccalaureus]
bachelor of arts
: from : away : off
abaxial
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Work on ledes like a model works on his or her abs.
—Jim Vandehei, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Draw the abs in at a quick rate to pump the air out of the lungs.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
On the carpet at the Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration, the actress wore a full leather outfit designed by Rokh, including a jacket with a sculptured bra cutout, which showcased her abs, and some loose-fitting pants.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
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Noun
There’s the title character himself, né Sergei Kravinoff, who is played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in a fang thong necklace, washboard abs, and the glower of someone who is right on the verge of delivering a monologue about the dangers of seed oils.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Work on ledes like a model works on his or her abs.
—Jim Vandehei, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024
Draw the abs in at a quick rate to pump the air out of the lungs.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
On the carpet at the Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration, the actress wore a full leather outfit designed by Rokh, including a jacket with a sculptured bra cutout, which showcased her abs, and some loose-fitting pants.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Ab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ab. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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ab
2 of 4 abbreviation1
or AB
abort; abortion
2
about
AB
3 of 4 noun
: the one of the four ABO blood groups characterized by the presence of antigens designated by the letters A and B and by the absence of antibodies against these antigens
AB
4 of 4 abbreviation1
aid to blind
2
[Latin artium baccalaureus]
bachelor of arts
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