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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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“It’s a good collaboration of bringing like-minded folks who want to take advantage of the health aspect, working your mind and your body at the same time,” says Espy.

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The user’s body and mind build up a tolerance, meaning they need increasing amounts of the substance to feel its effect.

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Psychology tells us that anger makes us feel more powerful because of the adrenaline that courses through our bodies prior to acting out.

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Police said they were alerted to the shooting and on arrival at the scene discovered the body of a man believed to be in his 30s lying on his side with a gunshot wound.

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The three-time British and Irish Lions tourist made the announcement two months before the start of the Rugby World Cup, citing wear and tear on his body.

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

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