as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the basset hound was so obese that its stomach touched the floor
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Recent Examples of obese
According to the National Institutes of Health, about one in three Americans are overweight and two in five are obese.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
People with metabolically healthy obesity are obese with a BMI of 30 or higher.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 May 2025
Jared Fogle was obese in college, weighing 425 lbs.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 11 May 2025
More than half had type 2 diabetes and around 75% were obese.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
People with metabolically healthy obesity are obese with a BMI of 30 or higher.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 May 2025
Jared Fogle was obese in college, weighing 425 lbs.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 11 May 2025
More than half had type 2 diabetes and around 75% were obese.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
Adjective
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It’s powered by ultra-low molecular collagen that penetrates deeply to firm and smooth fine lines, while oligo-hyaluronic acid hydrates better and faster than traditional HA, sinking in deeper and faster, leaving skin plump without heaviness.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Want a fat analysis for your left arm or the muscle content in your right leg?—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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To specify a revenue source — a tax increase, the raid of an existing program — would have created a fat target for opponents.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Analyst Andrew Bauch reiterated his overweight rating on Shopify shares and lifted his price target by $18 to $125, which suggests the stock has about 19% upside ahead.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Researchers discovered that low-calorie diets were more common among obese and overweight patients.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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For her celebration, Sienna wore green face paint and an all-black outfit paired with round glasses, as worn by Elphaba Thropp.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The other was a silver necklace with a round pendant.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2025
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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