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
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
For best results, pair it with rich moisturizers for a plump, cushioned glow.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Khalil Alhajal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon Not quite lipstick and not quite lip liner, this creamy lip crayon moisturizes, plumps, and leaves a matte finish.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The claw-like corms require a pre-planting treatment that begins with soaking for three to four hours in a shallow bowl of water, preferably distilled, which will hydrate and plump the claws.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
It’s made of 75% water, plus hydrating aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and antioxidant-rich green tea to keep lips soft and plump.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
For best results, pair it with rich moisturizers for a plump, cushioned glow.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Its plump, greeen leaves and red stems are juicy, slightly tart and full of nutrients.
—Khalil Alhajal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon Not quite lipstick and not quite lip liner, this creamy lip crayon moisturizes, plumps, and leaves a matte finish.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
Verb
Shop the Laneige lip mask that editors and celebrities both use, plus the Covergirl lip gloss that plumped up Kelsea Ballerini’s pout during a PEOPLE photoshoot.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The claw-like corms require a pre-planting treatment that begins with soaking for three to four hours in a shallow bowl of water, preferably distilled, which will hydrate and plump the claws.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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Beyond that point, research suggests, any extra calories are stored as fat.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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Federal health officials urged Americans to eat less fat.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Lift your left arm straight up toward the ceiling.—
Mallory Creveling,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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These jeans are fashionable and comfortable enough to take me from the airport terminal straight to the office.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The heist deals a huge blow to one of the most popular museums in the world, which houses valuable works like Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and has drawn some 9 million visitors in recent years.—
NPR,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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So, after scans revealed a back injury in July, to be without Cummins’ captaincy for any length of time would represent a considerable blow to his side’s Ashes hopes.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It was yanked off the market and plopped back on.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Band-Aid fix might be to plop practice squad guard Calvin Throckmorton in the lineup to give the Broncos a more natural fit at the position.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The round, frosted playing chips give the game a stylish look.—
Jaclyn Kaufman
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FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The fare is $11 round-trip or $6 one-way.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Moments later, O’Brien came away with an interception and the Cougars began marching right back up the field.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Here’s some light Thursday pregame prep, with head-to-head history and B-sides to set Week 7 off right.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones are all about feeling every thump, and beat.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
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Another Boras client, Cody Bellinger, was nearing the end of his second season in Chicago, which did not deliver as much thump as his MVP-level 2023 campaign.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The city is unsurprisingly full of haunted spaces, but Muriel’s restaurant by Jackson Square is for those who want just a side of spooky.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The full SiriusXM Town Hall will air on Radio Andy on Monday.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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