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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
the body of the novel was quite good, even if the beginning was a bit slow
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
feared that there was a body of extremists within the labor union
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as in community
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
a hangout where, it seems, much of the student body can be found on a Saturday night
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as in person
a member of the human race
the most intelligent body in this entire place
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a body of security men accompany the president at all times
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as in to embody
to represent in visible form
abstract sculpture that bodies forth the artist's aesthetic of minimalism
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Recent Examples of body
Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 19 July 2025
Their bodies were found lifeless with plastic bags over their heads and evidence that their hands had been zip-tied near their father's truck, court filings obtained by USA TODAY show.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Adam B. Vary, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Can body weight exercises like hip bridges, dips and lunges get you the same benefits as pumping iron?
—Alyssa Ages, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Noun
Turner, who is saddled with a few demons of his own, is pulled into the twisted case of an unidentified Jane Doe whose body is found at the bottom of El Capitan, Yosemite's famous 3,000-foot cliff.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 19 July 2025
Their bodies were found lifeless with plastic bags over their heads and evidence that their hands had been zip-tied near their father's truck, court filings obtained by USA TODAY show.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 July 2025
Verb
It’s never been quite so grown up and full bodied in that way.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
Can body weight exercises like hip bridges, dips and lunges get you the same benefits as pumping iron?
—Alyssa Ages, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body
Noun
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But in the enterprise, that model collapses under its own weight.—
Padraic O'Reilly,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Stick with the Classics For this firepit area on the edge of the property, Jordin opted for wooden Adirondack chairs surrounded by a mass planting of lavender—two timeless garden elements that bring a sense of ease to any outdoor space.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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The constant contracting and relaxing of the muscles through vibration is also said to help improve strength, flexibility, circulation and bone mass.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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In the preceding weeks, various factions in the Administration had pitched different tariff-implementation schemes.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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The results paint a picture of a highly fragmented Democratic primary, with no single figure consolidating majority support and multiple ideological factions vying for influence.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Rebecca Romijn received a lot of love from the geek community gathered at Comic-Con on Saturday, not just for her role on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, but also Avengers: Doomsday.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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The Yemeni American community, which make up a majority of the south end of the city, is trying to get a seat on the council for the first time and an immigrant from Yemen, Nagi Almudhegi, is challenging Hammoud for mayor.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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It has been shown to reduce anxiety levels and physiologic stress, which can help a person relax and improve rest or sleep patterns.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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The person jumped into the water on the 100 block of North Water Street at about 10:44 p.m. on July 20, the department said in an email.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The group is no stranger to events that benefit local charities.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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For example, a criminal group known as Scattered Spider recently attacked famed British retailer Marks & Spencer, allegedly using solutions purchased on underground forums.—
Damon Fleury,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Van Persie’s bright but brief flame at United embodies the tension between short-term success and sustainable long-term performance that is at the heart of all transfer decisions.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Margaret Qualley is used to embodying larger than life characters on screen.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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We’d be better served, however, by understanding that at the core, both of these are fueled by and lead to dehumanization.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Yet the core of the program might be what happens before anyone picks up a controller.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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