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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
Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
It’s crafted in wood and comes equipped with speakers and full body fans to keep users comfortable while navigating the virtual terrain during workouts.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Max Bultman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
On the next Boston possession, Brown bodied Dennis Schröder in transition for a driving bucket.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
According to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court, the child, who is nonverbal, had scratches and red marks on her body as a result of the incident, WCHS reported.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
It’s crafted in wood and comes equipped with speakers and full body fans to keep users comfortable while navigating the virtual terrain during workouts.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
But aside from Larkin bodying him on the first goal and Edvinsson blocking his shot out to Copp for the SH goal, what struck me the most was how the Wings’ PK changes since McLellan took over worked against him specifically.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
On the next Boston possession, Brown bodied Dennis Schröder in transition for a driving bucket.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body
Noun
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For some people, intensive insulin treatment can contribute to weight gain.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Today, the keto diet is often advertised and used for weight loss.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump's announcement of mass tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports on April 2 immediately caused the stock market to free fall, according to a report from NBC News.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The request follows reports about how the high numbers of detainees are affecting conditions at the center as President Donald Trump launches a mass deportation campaign in South Florida and across the country.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With little commonality between the two factions, politics has metastasized into a winner-takes-all where, ultimately, both sides lose.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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The fact that the final economic terms were more or less on the table for months while the various factions continued to publicly attack one another and the threat of a strike loomed raises questions about Johnson’s ability to close the deal.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And there’s a sector of the Puerto Rican filmmaking community that offers services to these productions.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Ancient communities of equals have seen the same success as those led by a king, but as time goes on, each form of governance eventually changes.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beom-jun is the person behind the wheel of the car that hits Dong-sik.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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In person, 27-year-old actress Sydney Sweeney is every bit as sweet as her doe-eyed smile and wavy blonde hair suggest.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For many, the Masters marks the beginning of golf season, and these pieces of clothing embody that time of year.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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This special club embodies the Gamecocks’ defensive mindset, especially on the perimeter.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bellinger has also been getting treatment, including core exercises and soft tissue work.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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No matter how someone is playing Minecraft, the core appeal is in its infinite freedom.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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