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as in stomach
a need or desire for food
as dinnertime approached he could think only of his belly
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as in corporation
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
worked hard to get rid of his belly in time to attend his class reunion
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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
in my belly I knew that he wasn't telling the truth, as the details of his story just didn't add up
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as in to protrude
to extend outward beyond a usual point
the sails slowly bellied as the wind picked up
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Recent Examples of belly
Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
These fish also love weedy areas, which can be a challenge to fish with a plug that has two or three treble hooks hanging off the belly.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025
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
Yet, even with Philadelphia squaring off against Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, the patrons of Big Charlie’s still belly up to the bar in the belly of the beast.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Last month, Daniel White lifted up his red jail uniform to show a small node of medication the size of a walnut that protruded from his belly.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
These fish also love weedy areas, which can be a challenge to fish with a plug that has two or three treble hooks hanging off the belly.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 5 Feb. 2025
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
Yet, even with Philadelphia squaring off against Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, the patrons of Big Charlie’s still belly up to the bar in the belly of the beast.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly
Noun
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She was fitted with a stoma in her stomach, which provides an external way for waste to leave the body, where it’s collected in an ostomy bag.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The rescuers put tow straps under her stomach and front legs, officers said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
10 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
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Wear Loose-Fitting Clothes Endometriosis can cause bloating, which is when your abdomen increases in size, and distension, which is a feeling of uncomfortable fullness in your abdomen.23 A lot of people with endometriosis refer to this as endo belly.—
Sarah Bence,
Health,
28 Dec. 2024
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Stillness realigns us with the rhythms of nature, the whispers of inspiration, and the wisdom of the soul.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Drake’s beef with Lamar sparked up just as hip-hop was fighting not only for its soul but also its relevance.—
Taylor Crumpton,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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With a large, sail-like dorsal fin protruding from their backs and shimmery scales, these fish have a distinctive appearance.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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Last month, Daniel White lifted up his red jail uniform to show a small node of medication the size of a walnut that protruded from his belly.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Long-range attacks have been a feature of the nearly three-year war, where on the front line snaking about 600 miles from northeast to southern Ukraine, the armies have been engaged in a war of attrition.—
Hanna Arhirova and Yehor Konovalov,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Broadley’s African house snakes live in a variety of habitats, including woodlands and grasslands, from elevations of about 2,400 to 9,800 feet, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Programs that fight hunger, disease, displacement, and poverty are not only expressions of compassion but investments in a more stable, just, and peaceful world.—
Eric Ha,
TIME,
12 Feb. 2025
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The women who drank fenugreek tea reported fewer feelings of hunger and more satiety.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Carbohydrates fuel workouts, while healthy fats support hormone regulation, crucial for muscle development.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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It’s made of protein-rich cells plus fats, or lipids, that fill gaps between the cells.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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The line of drinkware includes an assortment of tumblers and cold cups adorned with hearts, flowers and pink and red hues, according to Starbucks.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Soften his heart, guide his words, and fill him with wisdom and kindness.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Belly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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