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noun

Definition of stomachsnext
plural of stomach
as in abdomens
the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis please don't lean on my stomach—I just had a big meal

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stomachs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stomach
as in handles
to put up with (something painful or difficult) I could no longer stomach working for such a petty tyrant

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  1. endures
  2. accepts
  3. bears
  4. swallows
Verb
  • The heart-warming tale got the sequel treatment in 2008 and endures as a girlhood classic.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The audience endures horror after horror, including jump scares (something Eggers previously declined to embrace).
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of endures
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  • Now, science accepts their ideas, which are said to enrich our understanding of the universe.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Genesis remains under active development on GitHub, where the team accepts community contributions.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepts
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  • The game was played at the arena that bears Carnesecca's name - the arena opened in 1961 and was named after the Hall of Fame coach in 2004.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The facility bears interest at variable rates and is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the company's assets.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of bears
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  • Besides honey, no other food or drink should be given after a child swallows a battery.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • If a child swallows a battery, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia also warns against trying to induce vomiting, giving any medication, drinking milk or water or trying the Heimlich maneuver.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of swallows
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