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 dead bug is great for strengthening and stabilizing muscles in your midsection. Jenny McCoy, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026 The wraps are bands that cover your entire midsection, including your hips and lower rib cage. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026 Fortunately, there’s no shortage of creative, effective moves that challenge your midsection from all angles—starting with the humble crab walk. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026 The wrap-design, complete with pleated detailing around the waist, hides the midsection and highlights your natural shape without clinging too much. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midsection
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waist
Noun
  • Acuff later attempted an alley-oop with Isaiah Sealy, who couldn't get a reverse layup from his waist to curl in the basket.
    Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
  • In another clip, the person walks up to the home, head down, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, light pants, a backpack, and what appears to be a weapon in a holster hanging around their waist.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026

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“Midsection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midsection. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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