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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 community
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
Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Some offer state money to transport bodies, a big expense in the vast expanses of the West.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
But Lamar probably heard the sneaks and been ready to body Cole.
—Tirhakah Love, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
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According to the affidavit, an unspent shell casing was found lying between the bodies of the victims — a casing investigators were able to match to Allen’s gun.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Some offer state money to transport bodies, a big expense in the vast expanses of the West.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
Verb
Meet the fantastic formulas that bodied the competition and had our editors gladly spending a lot of extra time in the bathroom.
—Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
But Lamar probably heard the sneaks and been ready to body Cole.
—Tirhakah Love, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body
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Municipalities turned to these substances as an alternative to chlorine, because chlorine’s byproducts in water have been associated with possible adverse health effects such as elevated risks of colon and bladder cancer, low birth weight, and miscarriage.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Body weight Your body weight can affect how soft or firm a mattress feels.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Prosecutors said Filion targeted the Masjid Al Hayy Mosque and threatened to commit a mass shooting.Michael Kosnar, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Another 43 million have low bone mass, which is the precursor to osteoporosis.Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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In groups that employ compartmentalization and cell structures, factions with independent interests and agendas can emerge.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Berger thought immediately of Tucci for the role of Cardinal Bellini, a progressive American who is the de facto leader of the reformist faction of the conclave.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Teachers and community members have given great feedback about Murphy, Crosset said.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade brought together service members, veterans, community groups, families and civilians for a morning of gratitude.Christopher Howley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Reddish was ruled out an hour before tipoff because of a right peroneal strain – irritation or inflammation in the tendons that run along the outside of a person’s ankle and foot.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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The last person to pull that off was Navy’s Roger Staubach in 1963.Sarah Kelly, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Just extending the expiring tax cuts would drive up deficits by $4.6 trillion over 10 years, and all of Trump’s campaign plans would add much as $7.75 trillion, according to estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan fiscal watchdog group.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Those are among the 30 recommendations made by the 1241 task force, a group created by lawmakers in 2023 to examine the state’s accountability system.Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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These projects fully embody our brand: both reflect our dedication to manufacturing, attention to detail and quality materials and the Italian spirit and creativity that have always characterized Colnago.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sands, so good in & Juliet and To Kill A Mockingbird, embodies the story’s moral force without coming across as off-putting or smug, while Duvall captures the tragedy of a man whose long life has left him ill-prepared for what fate has in store.Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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The system, which has 50 stations across all five counties in the core Bay Area, has a total ridership of more than 4.8 million.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The core question, however, is whether these changes will be enough to help Starbucks compete in a crowded market, according to Deidre Popovich, an associate professor of marketing at Texas Tech University.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Body.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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