lose (some) weight

idiom

: to become less heavy or fat

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In a previous attempt to lose weight, the comedian experienced debilitating side effects while using Ozempic for weight-loss purposes. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 One of his top product executives in Bulgaria weighed 280 pounds but had never been motivated to lose weight. Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Not Planning Breakfast and Lunch Planning your meals and writing them down is an effective way to lose weight.13 People who do not make a plan for healthy food the next day may have a harder time avoiding calorie-dense foods throughout the day. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025 According to the 2024 Forbes Health/OnePoll survey, nearly 50% of resolution makers want to improve their fitness, and 34% want to lose weight. Michael Held, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lose (some) weight

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“Lose (some) weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20%28some%29%20weight. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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