plural glutes
informal
: a large muscle of the buttocks : gluteus
—usually plural
To counteract the imbalances created by cycling, plus improve your posture, flexibility and overall performance, [Jeb] Stewart recommends concentrating on the deep abdominal muscles … as well as the hips, glutes and shoulder girdle.—
Selene Yeager
Selene YeagerRun, run, run at high altitudes (to improve oxygen use) and over hills (great for glutes).—Sharon Herbstman
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This version offers extra support through the hips and glutes, along with a flattering high-rise waistband that lies flat without digging in.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Anderson, 23, started the first two matches of the World Cup in midfield for Thomas Tuchel’s side, playing a total of 163 minutes against Croatia and Ghana, but may not feature at MetLife Stadium with a glute issue.
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David Ornstein,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Instead of stretching your glutes after sitting, focus on stretching your hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstrings, and lower back.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
These Forme shorts activate the glutes and abs through biofeedback while curbing joint stress.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Anderson, 23, started the first two matches of the World Cup in midfield for Thomas Tuchel’s side, playing a total of 163 minutes against Croatia and Ghana, but may not feature at MetLife Stadium with a glute issue.
—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Instead of stretching your glutes after sitting, focus on stretching your hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstrings, and lower back.
—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
These Forme shorts activate the glutes and abs through biofeedback while curbing joint stress.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for glute
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“Glute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glute. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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glute
noun
: gluteus
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