Definition of midsectionnext
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 The garment hugged her midsection in before fluttering out over her hips. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026 The clincher for Gaethje was a crushing knee to Topuria’s midsection after a remarkable final two rounds. Mark Puleo, New York Times, 15 June 2026 Beyranvand’s knee slammed into Pulisic’s midsection. Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Available in various nude shades ranging from dark to light, these lightweight and breathable shorts prevent chafing while smoothing your midsection. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsection
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waist
Noun
  • While doing press for her film, The Odyssey, in New York City, the actress wore a bright red jumpsuit with a drop-waist peplum that showed off her baby bump.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • My dad, a police detective, made sure the Klansman saw his service revolver on his waist.
    Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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