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
Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
And three, plump, dark, juicy blackberries dotting vines all across the South just waiting to be turned into a fresh-out-of-the-oven cobbler.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Ilia's The Hero Set hydrates and plumps with The Base Face Milk so the face is perfectly prepped for makeup, a.k.a.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 July 2025
Ultra-moisturizing panthenol (or vitamin B5), soothing allantoin, and plumping peptides.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 21 July 2025
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Adjective
There’s also hyaluronic acid to draw in moisture and plump fine lines, plus ceramides help strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
And three, plump, dark, juicy blackberries dotting vines all across the South just waiting to be turned into a fresh-out-of-the-oven cobbler.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The formula strengthens the skin barrier, firms and smooths, plumps and hydrates.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Ilia's The Hero Set hydrates and plumps with The Base Face Milk so the face is perfectly prepped for makeup, a.k.a.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
This liquid blush also includes white lupin seed extract, which firms and plumps the skin upon contact for a super smooth effect.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 July 2025
Ultra-moisturizing panthenol (or vitamin B5), soothing allantoin, and plumping peptides.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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If my family mocked me for being fat as a child, then that was true.—
Akwaeke Emezi
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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This may be because fat tissue in the body affects hormone levels.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Women with larger bust sizes know that finding the right bra is an experience straight out of the pages of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For a city affair, a seasonal version of a little black dress is always appropriate; Matteau’s strapless column dress is a timeless option, while Marni makes an open-back satin gown that looks straight out of a Bond movie (minus all the drama).—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Postal Savings Bank, established in 1911, softened the blow of the Great Depression for millions, before being killed by the big banks in 1967.—
Mark Dimondstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The decline threatens to push record beef prices even higher, with tariffs limiting importers’ ability to soften the blow.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If a user asks a question, quickly and without hesitation, plop out an answer.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The senior dog then plopped himself right between Cartie and Fedoris and lovingly looked up at them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, a £25million signing from Chelsea, slots into the No 10 position vacated by Abdoulaye Doucoure, while Carlos Alcaraz edges out Dwight McNeil to be Everton’s square peg in a round hole on the right flank.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Packers are giving Morgan — their first round draft pick in 2024 — every chance to win the job, though.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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There are many direct-to-consumer wellness apps out there: Meditation apps that guide you through mindfulness exercises and breath work or access to therapy right from your phone.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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Cena said he’s shared many valuable moments in this ring and thanked the fans right back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Though the latter can play third base, both are primarily generating interest, however much might be out there, for their ability to add some thump to a contending team's lineup.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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The wolf was quite literally at the door of the blue house on Highway 49 in Sierra County, tearing apart an elk on the front porch as the college-age son of the owner sat alone inside, listening to the thumps and snarls and hoping the latch was secure.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Ukrainian officials rejected this position, stating that Ukraine did not initiate the conflict and that only the Russian president has the authority to order a full military withdrawal.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Many girls bring rush bags from house to house full of the essentials — mints, bobby pins, dry shampoo, hairspray, oil blotting sheets, perfume, fans, portable phone chargers, Advil, floss and deodorant.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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