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Definition for body

noun as in physique

noun as in corpse

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carcass, dead body, remains

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ashes, bones, cadaver, deceased, stiff

noun as in human being

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individual, party, person

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being, human, mortal, personage, soul

noun as in bulk; central portion

noun as in crowd

noun as in main part of written work

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When assaulting his patients, by touching areas of their bodies that did not require treatments, Bawa would insist it was common practice and part of their recovery.

From BBC

Muncy, who missed the last four games of the regular season while battling leg bruises and what Roberts has described as other “overall body” issues, is expected to be in the lineup.

They described his body as "riddled" with bullets in a post on X, calling it a "state crime, perpetrated under the orders of Daniel Noboa."

From BBC

This body will remain in place until the Palestinian Authority completes a reform program and then can take control of the Gaza Strip.

Former UK PM Tony Blair, and other leaders "to be announced", would also be part of the governing body.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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