as in bellies
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
Santa is depicted as a white-bearded man with a big paunch
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Noun
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Tito’s vodka over the yellow bellies.—
Andrew Callahan,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026 -
More food competitions in February and March This isn’t the only competition meant to keep bars and bellies full.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Neighbor Program nourishes the minds and souls as well as the stomachs of the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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For the third year, USA TODAY Network food writers from across the country have looked inward (and downward, to their stomachs) to compile a Restaurants of the Year list representing a diverse array of peak flavors.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
11 Feb. 2026
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New York's new socialist mayor wants to tax corporations and wealthy New Yorkers to finance the city's $12 billion budget deficit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hard Rock partners with the city’s school corporations, Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana University Northwest to help support the community, Tan-Helton said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Paunches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paunches. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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