bodying

present participle of body

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Recent Examples of bodying LaMelo Ball bodying up Noticing a more physical nature from LaMelo Ball this season? Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodying
Verb
  • The awards also support future generations through scholarships and facilitate discussions on venture capital, embodying the principle that honoring current legacies builds future leadership.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • His garage alone has more than 90 items embodying that carefree lifestyle.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Even those who did not know Parton personally felt the loss, with Sarah Jessica Parker expressing her admiration for the multi-hyphenate.
    Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The State Department issued a statement on Wednesday expressing condolences to the victims of the flooding and pledged financial support.
    Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Vintage Modern builds custom cars by hand at its Buford facility, using classic designs as the inspiration while incorporating modern engineering and amenities.
    Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The new loft space expands on this vision, incorporating a new bookstore and bar alongside a performance space, gallery, archives, and offices.
    News Desk, Artforum, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Bodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodying. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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