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
Notably, two or more abnormal body fat measurements could still classify an individual as obese, regardless of BMI.
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Dr. Jennifer Miao, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
More than one billion people in the world are obese, according to a recent Lancet study.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Participants were either obese or overweight and had an additional related health issue such as obstructive sleep apnea or heart disease.
—USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
With this, fat builds up in the liver, mostly from being overweight or obese.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Dr. Jennifer Miao, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
More than one billion people in the world are obese, according to a recent Lancet study.
—Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Participants were either obese or overweight and had an additional related health issue such as obstructive sleep apnea or heart disease.
—USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
With this, fat builds up in the liver, mostly from being overweight or obese.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
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Argireline can be found in Estée Lauder’s serum alongside AHAs to promote a plump, youthful complexion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 09 of 25 Lemony Shrimp Pasta Flex your cooking expertise with this stunning pasta, featuring plump pink shrimp, sweet fennel, and fresh basil.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
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Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis show that cinnamon supplementation can impact obesity such measurements of obesity as body weight, BMI, waist circumference, and fat mass when administered for periods longer than 12 weeks.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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More food meant more nutrition, which meant more fat to cover us as insurance against lean times.—
Daniel Seifert,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Feb. 2025
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The big joke is that these kids are overweight—all the subplots and gags spiderweb out from here.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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According to the World Health Organization, 43% of people aged 18 and up were overweight as of 2022; 16% were estimated to be living with obesity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Feb. 2025
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The split division format allows for the powerhouses to meet in round one, which is early for the caliber of talent.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2025
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In the end, Herro became the fifth Heat player to win the 3-point contest with a final round score of 24.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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