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Recent Examples of waist
All of the participants were cognitively healthy at the start of the study and had multiple tests over time for several dementia risk factors such as body weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Washington donned a sleeveless black gown by Giambattista Valli, which featured a sequined lace panel, a bedazzled neckline and a bow tied at the waist.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
This dress is sleeveless with a ribbon trim waist, is detailed with jewels.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
The skirt featured a sculptural element around the waist, dipping low on one side and spilling into a mermaid silhouette and short train.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Washington donned a sleeveless black gown by Giambattista Valli, which featured a sequined lace panel, a bedazzled neckline and a bow tied at the waist.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025
This dress is sleeveless with a ribbon trim waist, is detailed with jewels.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
The skirt featured a sculptural element around the waist, dipping low on one side and spilling into a mermaid silhouette and short train.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waist
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Another sleeping position that may expose their stomach can resemble acrobatics, which might appear uncomfortable to humans but is actually the opposite for cats.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
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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So what’s a flower farm doing in the middle of inner city Chicago?—
Martha Shade,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Lamar stood in the middle of a flag that was divided into two sides, each of which had their backs turned to each other at one point.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Accentuate and define your waistline while proportionally dressing the top and bottom of your body and focusing on your curves.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Erivo opted for a custom Dior look with an exaggerated waistline and sweetheart neckline.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
19 Nov. 2024
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So layer up all over, including vests and jackets to protect your midsection and a hat to stop heat from escaping through your head.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2025
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Malick Diallo, who also tried to remove the ball from Dickinson’s midsection (the KU player was bent over protecting the ball at one point), did not receive a technical on the play.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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There are also some revealing looks with bare midriffs and cutouts, styles seldom associated with Penney’s.—
David Moin,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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Cleavage and legs should be covered, yet showing midriff is often acceptable with certain styles of sari.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
13 Dec. 2024
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This inflates your belly with gas, giving them a better view inside.—
Joy Emeh,
Health,
15 Feb. 2025
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These geckos have slender bodies, large eyes, and distinct coloring, with males displaying a bright yellow belly.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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More than a decade after a woman was found dead inside the trunk of her burning car, her ex-boyfriend has been arrested and charged, California prosecutors say.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Feb. 2025
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That same month, it was announced that Louis Vuitton, another one of LVMH’s maisons, would become the title partner for the first race of the season in Melbourne and have trackside signage at the event and provide the trophy trunks.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Waist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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