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
The mice that had never been obese gained an average of 5 grams, while the previously obese mice gained an average of 14 grams, writes New Scientist’s Carissa Wong.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
More:Milwaukee Bucks launch free weight-loss program to combat obesity and prevent chronic diseases like diabetes
On Nov. 14, a study in the medical journal The Lancet found that nearly three-quarters of Americans are overweight or obese.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
Read that again — over two-thirds of Maryland’s adult population is considered obese or overweight.
—Michelle Rogers, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2024
But research suggests far more people might qualify, with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimating roughly 28 million people on Medicaid are considered obese.
—Democrat-Gazette Staffand Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
More:Milwaukee Bucks launch free weight-loss program to combat obesity and prevent chronic diseases like diabetes
On Nov. 14, a study in the medical journal The Lancet found that nearly three-quarters of Americans are overweight or obese.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
Read that again — over two-thirds of Maryland’s adult population is considered obese or overweight.
—Michelle Rogers, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2024
But research suggests far more people might qualify, with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimating roughly 28 million people on Medicaid are considered obese.
—Democrat-Gazette Staffand Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
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This drugstore darling is a versatile medicine cabinet staple for its mix of petroleum jelly, mineral oil, glycerin, and lanolin that acts as an all-in-one humectant, emollient, and occlusive to ensure your skin stays soft and plump.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Layer on generously before bedtime to find flaky, parched lips replaced by smooth, soft, plump pout come morning.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
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Eat a diet that emphasizes fruits and vegetables, grains, some protein and not too much fat.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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High fat, high protein, and low-sugar ketogenic diets caught on.Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The bank listed the iPhone maker as one of its top picks heading into 2025 and reiterated its overweight rating alongside its $273 per share price target.Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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This advice applies to almost everyone, but for those who have obesity or are overweight—about three-quarters of the adult population in the U.S.—dieting and exercise are understood to be among the most important methods to improve their health.Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Her cousin was sitting with her mom at their round wooden kitchen table.Taylor Galgano, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Topping the two main sapphires are oval and round diamonds.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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