as in fat
having an excess of body fat
she's been plump all her life, and her sister has always been skinny
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
there was a squirrel on the sidewalk plump in front of us
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
angrily gave a plump of his fist against the door
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Recent Examples of plump
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
Tortellini are plump and tender after simmering in the sauce—no need to cook them before adding to the pan.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
The brand said the mask deeply hydrates skin, and plumps and restores the skin barrier while encouraging a healthy glow, with the help of additional actives including jasmine and mangosteen, plus a plant complex made of myrtle and olive.
—Devorah Lauter, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The formula plumped up my skin, so the wrinkles are less defined.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
My skin feels so hydrated, plump, and refreshed after every use.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
Tortellini are plump and tender after simmering in the sauce—no need to cook them before adding to the pan.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
Promising more efficient beauty rest, the overnight cream plumps, smooths, and lifts, helping one wake up to firmer, brighter eyes.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
The brand said the mask deeply hydrates skin, and plumps and restores the skin barrier while encouraging a healthy glow, with the help of additional actives including jasmine and mangosteen, plus a plant complex made of myrtle and olive.
—Devorah Lauter, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Lips are left smooth, plumped and hydrated, with a touch of color.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The formula plumped up my skin, so the wrinkles are less defined.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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Kennedy has inspired Steak n' Shake to switch back to tallow — which is rendered beef fat — for cooking its fries.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Each branch of the military sets its own fitness and grooming standards, with new male Air Force recruits now allowed to have 26 percent body fat, up from 20 percent, and women 36 percent, up from 28 percent.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
14 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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However, his plans to go straight are threatened when his final heist spirals out of control, pulling him into a deadly game of survival against ruthless criminals—including the unhinged Bats (Jamie Foxx) and the wild coupling of Buddy (Jon Hamm) and Darling (Eiza González).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Jordon Hudson, 24, Says ‘Love Is Not to Be Judged’ in Lengthy Valentine’s Day Post to Boyfriend Bill Belichick, 72 In one image, Hudson gracefully extends her left leg straight in the air with toes pointed.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The library now needs to build out the new Canadian entrance to code — a blow to a not-for-profit organization that has existed on a limited endowment since 1908.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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New York City's drinking water could eventually absorb a blow if reservoirs supplying a portion of it become vacated due to rising salinity, according to a new report.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There’s a smattering of hotels, inns, and motels in the area, but rental houses—either plopped directly on the shore or located within easy walking distance of one of more than 40 public beach-access points—are the primary draw.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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The fact the third entry of the Paddington Cinematic Universe doesn’t feel like one more shameless corporate product plopped off a kid’s-movie assembly line would be victory enough.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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New Mexico Florida has overtaken Duke as No. 1 in offensive efficiency following both teams opening round games on Thursday.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Birmingham 3 Regional, second round Venue: Schollmaier Arena — Fort Worth, Texas Time: 6 p.m.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Teslas have infamously run right into the broadsides of trucks on Autopilot, but it’s been regularly ruled that is not any sort of defect in Autopilot, which is not designed to be or expected to be perfect at that task.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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He’s remained a force right up to modern gems like Jay-Z’s 4:44, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, and Vince Staples’ Summertime ’06.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But there’s thump, there’s just an understanding of situations, ability to use the whole field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Alonso slots back into the Mets lineup and fits perfectly behind new teammate Juan Soto, providing exactly the kind of right-handed thump the Mets were lacking.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Paint the windows: Paint the windows as normal, allowing the paint to overflow onto the liquid masking area to ensure full coverage of the wood.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Check out the full collection below from the brand that topped our list of the best nonstick cookware sets.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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