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 In Game 1 against the Knicks, Embiid took a shot to the midsection in a collision with Mikal Bridges, who was coming off of a screen. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026 Listening to consumer reviews and feedback through its Halara Circle community and seeing the strong sales for its non-denim tummy control leggings, the brand identified demand for more midsection support. Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026 Their bodies were bound at the head, midsection and legs by burlap. Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026 Stomach sleepers generally do best with a Firm mattress that prevents their midsection from sinking too deeply into the mattress and maintains proper spinal alignment. Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsection
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waist
Noun
  • Featuring a high-rise waist and a flare-leg cut, these flattering jeans would make an amazing addition to anyone’s travel capsule wardrobe.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
  • Jarman wore a pale blue sleeveless gown with cutout details at the waist, while Spencer opted for a dark suit paired with an open-collar light blue shirt for the relaxed ceremony.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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