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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the body of the novel was quite good, even if the beginning was a bit slow
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
feared that there was a body of extremists within the labor union
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as in community
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a hangout where, it seems, much of the student body can be found on a Saturday night
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as in person
a member of the human race
the most intelligent body in this entire place
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a body of security men accompany the president at all times
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
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Recent Examples of body
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Read Next National Missing woman’s body found on hiking trail 3 years ago.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
Between 1934 and 1936, Mercedes built just 342 examples of the 500 K. Of these, 29 were bodied as two-seat, open-top Special Roadsters.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Thanks to Nicaraguan fillers and binders, the cigar is a mild plus to medium strength, with enough body to pair with lower to medium-proof bourbons.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Read Next National Missing woman’s body found on hiking trail 3 years ago.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
Thanks to tricks like variable valve timing and individual throttle bodies 3.0-liter inline-six made 286 horsepower — this in an era when a Ferrari V-8 needed 3.4 liters to squeeze out 296 hp.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2024
Between 1934 and 1936, Mercedes built just 342 examples of the 500 K. Of these, 29 were bodied as two-seat, open-top Special Roadsters.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body
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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard is denying rumors about her recent weight loss after giving birth to her baby girl.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Colorectal Cancer Symptoms The common symptoms are changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation, bright red rectal bleeding, dark blood in stool, cramps, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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What to know as Trump talks mass deportations January 21, 2025 12:25 PM This story was originally published January 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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These include deploying the military to the border, implementing bans on travel and asylum and planning mass deportations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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This upcoming Souls-like action RPG is set in the dark realm of Shu, where warring factions and a mysterious monster-spawning plague plunge the world into ruin.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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Clashes between rival cartel factions have recently turned the northwest state of Sinaloa into a war zone.—
Simon Romero,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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To determine the best and worst retirement communities in each state, GoBankingRates.com looked at population statistics, mortgage costs, real estate value, and cost of living, as well as poverty rates among those 65 and over.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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The pair were spotted together on multiple occasions last month and spent their Thanksgiving volunteering for a good cause, teaming up with their children and a charitable organization to help feed members of the unhoused community.—
Meredith Nardino,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Finding someone who can be acutely self-aware while supremely confident says something about the person.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Chris Perugini’s introduction to whiskey came at a time when Scotch was cheap, bourbon collected dust on liquor store shelves, and the only person drinking Manhattans was your ... Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation Comments 0 One Community.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Without Permission profiles the extraordinary, LA based, Chicano art group ASCO, and through a genre-defying approach, reimagines what is possible today in art and cinema while celebrating an iconoclastic group that was far ahead of its time.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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Andy Parsons, senior director of the Content Authenticity Initiative at Adobe, told Collins earlier this month that ubiquitous adoption depends on Apple joining the group, since the company controls so many devices and the Safari browser.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by the romance of Paris—the city of love—this collection embodies the charm and allure that fills its streets.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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My mom embodied everything soft and strong simultaneously.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Mental health considerations have become paramount as writers navigate the pressure to maintain constant visibility while still producing their core product — books.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Bulls are unlikely to part with their entire young core at this juncture, but attaching one of these players to a trade could be worth it — for the right price.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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