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midsection

[mid-sek-shuhn] / ˈmɪdˌsɛk ʃən /


NOUN
waist
Synonyms


NOUN
waist
Synonyms


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Scientists have long known that body composition changes with age, but exactly why fat tends to accumulate around the midsection has remained unclear.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 27, 2026

“They could have been apple-shaped before, and now it’s like their entire midsection is dramatically smaller than it ever was before,” said Harris, the owner of Renegade Bridal & Dye Lab in Houston.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 25, 2026

By contrast, “Shadow Ticket” offers a wildly seductive overture, a companionable but occasionally slack midsection, and a haunting sucker punch of an ending.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2025

It was unclear when the injury occurred, Davis leaving the game and heading to the locker room while grabbing his midsection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2025

Kwang leaned into him with a flurry to the midsection.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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