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thoraxes

noun

variants or thoraces

plural of thorax

as in abdomens

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In other crashes, the handlebars are driven back into riders’ abdomens, causing severe damage to the liver, spleen and pancreas.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
The magazine’s anatomically graphic photos—rats butchered alive, dogs with their faces sliced open, monkeys screaming at the electrodes implanted in their abdomens—seemed like windows into hell.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Definition of abdomens

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Graduate students on Rochman’s team are dissecting fish and finding that manmade bits ingested by some of their catch passed from stomachs into filets.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Even terrestrial animals are not immune; plastic can enter the food chain, and has been found in the stomachs of Arctic wildlife; and plastic is only part of the bigger story.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of stomachs

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Some of these are homeopathic, some are over-the-counter medications and others are devices designed to help tiny tummies.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
But pine needles and chewing on branches can upset doggies' tummies, and possibly lead to blockages, so keep an eye on the dog around the Christmas tree.

— Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025

Definition of tummies

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On a typical day this July, around four Roosevelt impersonators were roaming the streets, identifiable by their mustaches, stout bellies, and dispensing of homespun wisdom.

— Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Diners don’t have to break the bank to fill their bellies, with an average meal for one costing about $18, and dinner for two around $65.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of bellies

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