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waistline

[weyst-lahyn] / ˈweɪstˌlaɪn /
NOUN
waist
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Many people notice a familiar change as they get older: the waistline gradually expands, even when overall body weight does not change dramatically.

From Science Daily Jun. 27, 2026

Hamilton said her shrinking waistline is driven by an overall desire to be healthier, and while it has made dress shopping more complicated, it hasn’t taken away from the excitement of the hunt.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 25, 2026

Consider layering to help define your waistline instead.

From Seattle Times Feb. 3, 2024

But all the celebrating tends to catch up with my waistline, and by New Year's Day, it's time to get back in shape.

From Salon Dec. 13, 2023

When he stepped off his bike, the waistline of his slacks was way higher than normal, but somehow he still managed to look manly and stylish and not like a total goober.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

Their Empire waistlines were more like delineating seams that hit somewhere at the ribcage.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

Investors could keep falling back in love with drug companies in 2026, regardless of what they do for waistlines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 6, 2026

The results revealed that the participants who followed the calorie-reduced diet and exercise plan not only reduced their diabetes risk but also lost more weight and trimmed more from their waistlines.

From Science Daily Oct. 12, 2025

Not only could they help reduce waistlines, the prime minister and Wes Streeting said, they could also hold the key to a thriving economy.

From BBC Oct. 15, 2024

"Do you think the laws should adjust, and allow for smaller waistlines?"

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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