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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 network
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
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
William has been involved with the Football Association, England’s governing body of the sport, for 20 years, first as president and then taking over as patron from the late Queen Elizabeth.
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Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
3 May 2026
He is built like a running back and bodies defensive backs after the catch.
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Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Gilles Pélisson has been unanimously reelected as president of Unifrance for a second three-year term, extending his mandate at the helm of the French film and TV promotion body.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 July 2026
William has been involved with the Football Association, England’s governing body of the sport, for 20 years, first as president and then taking over as patron from the late Queen Elizabeth.
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Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Verb
While Minnesota will likely throw numerous looks and bodies Wembanyama’s way, the fellow Frenchman serves as Gobert’s next big challenge.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
3 May 2026
He is built like a running back and bodies defensive backs after the catch.
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Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body
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There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.
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When a squirrel climbs atop its roof or perches, the feeder registers its heavier weight and automatically closes its four ports.
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The root ball boundary or the outer edge of the soil-and-root mass typically extends from the main stem to just beyond the edge of the foliage.
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The Unification Church had a mass wedding there in 1982, with 2075 couples participating in the group ceremony – some of whom reportedly only met a few weeks before – and the men wore identical suits and the women identical gowns.
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Season 3 of the series returned with a bloody episode and a skyrocketing death toll, which continues to rise, as the rival Targaryen factions clashed in the shock-and-awe-inspiring Battle of the Gullet.
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The division of the Fromvillians should also have been set in motion by this point, with two clear factions squaring off.
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Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.
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The initiative is intended to target transnational criminal organizations, foreign gangs, human trafficking networks and violent criminal aliens operating in the United States.
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Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.
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Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
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Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
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Their solution targets embodied carbon, the emissions baked into the hardware before it is ever switched on, encompassing all the energy and process gases consumed in manufacturing it.
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
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“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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