as in waist
the middle region of the human torso did exercises to strengthen the muscles in her midsection

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Recent Examples of midsection In fact, the styling team accommodated my expanding body and pulled a long, cozy gray turtleneck that elegantly swooped over my midsection and even accentuated my stomach. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024 As the midsection of the Miami was consumed by fire, passengers rushed toward the bow and stern, with many leaping into the frigid Arkansas River and clinging to floating debris. arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024 Body camera video released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office shows Routh wearing sunglasses and a pink T-shirt pulled over his head, exposing his midsection. Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 17 Sep. 2024 The Grecian-style sleeveless gown was reinforced in the midsection but otherwise draped loosely toward the ground. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midsection 

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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