as in obesities
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
a former jock whose most impressive physical asset these days is his bloated beer belly
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Noun
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With restaurants, retail shops and crafts markets throughout, there’s plenty to keep kids entertained and bellies full.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026 -
If hung in the Louvre, there would be a fist on their bellies performing the Heimlich.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Mixed performance was observed at other multinational corporations, with standout brands like SK-II growing at 62 percent in March, and Cetaphil growing at 40 percent.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But Anthropic has been riding high on the explosive popularity of Claude Code and booming sales of its AI models to large corporations.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some feature vintage fireplaces, soaking tubs, and private balconies, while others have bay windows or garden-facing views; all benefit from generous natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the bay windows and front half of the restaurant retain the original building structure, everything beyond that is a new build, Prado said.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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That is a consideration for some test subjects, as the virtual reality environment can throw off sensitive stomachs.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
30 Apr. 2026
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Those with strong sea legs (and stomachs) ride on the upper tier of the ferry, while the smoother seats are indoors and toward the back of the boat.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Beer bellies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beer%20bellies. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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