Thesaurus results for MIDSECTION

midsection

noun

ˈmid-ˌsek-shən

Definition of midsection

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 With New York leading 69-62 midway through the fourth quarter, Brink collided with Liberty forward Breanna Stewart as Stewart's arm made contact with Brink's midsection. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The low-rise waistband sits below the hip bone, naturally elongating the torso without any digging or squeezing around the midsection. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 The midsection cinching and tie detail are cute additions to a classic summery style. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Marina interfered again and delivered a stiff punch to the midsection of Matt. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsection

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waist

Noun

Try the trend with these loose-fitting track pants, which have a drawstring waist and bold stripes down the sides.

— Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
To create more definition, the author sported a black belt around her waist with gold hardware.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of waist

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