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
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
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
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
Enriched with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, this hydrates, plumps, and brightens skin to prep for makeup and impart a warm glow.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Noor Lobad, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Red, deep red and near-infrared light are emitted around the forehead, jowls and around the mouth to plump and press fine lines.
—Sophie Cockett, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Argireline can be found in Estée Lauder’s serum alongside AHAs to promote a plump, youthful complexion.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
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
Noun
At the same time, a dash of mint extract gives them a natural plump and a subtle flush for a your-lips-but-better look.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
Enriched with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, this hydrates, plumps, and brightens skin to prep for makeup and impart a warm glow.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
The brand’s first new product launch in four years, the hydrating and plumping lip treatment is part of a broader mission to boost Alchimie Forever’s profile among its target Millennial and Gen X consumers.
—Noor Lobad, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Red, deep red and near-infrared light are emitted around the forehead, jowls and around the mouth to plump and press fine lines.
—Sophie Cockett, Glamour, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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The researchers found that in addition to reducing liver fat content, HTD1801 significantly improved blood glucose control.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2025
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Baseball, which is dying all over the place, should get off its fat, lazy a--, and elect Pete Rose, even though far too late, into the Baseball Hall of Fame!—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Get expert security alerts, must-know tech tips and the latest digital trends straight to your inbox.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Known for its commitment to natural ingredients and sustainability, this brand brings the lush, green essence of Jeju Island straight to your skincare routine for a fraction of the price.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid announced a huge KO injury blow which Cope - citing anonymous sources - expects to sideline the first team starting player in question for around two months.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Things would inevitably come to blows between them and Deadpool's healing factor would frustrate Matt to no end.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nattily dressed in a tan peacoat and collared shirt, the puckish tot also made monster noises, stuck his fingers in his dad’s ears, plopped himself on the floor and went eye to eye with Trump.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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The pair has a stare-off but Shadow remains cozy on the eggs until Jackie picks up a long stick and plops it on his back.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, the round imprints of tl\e big cougar we’re melted and indistinct.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 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
Adverb
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It was overturned to a strike within seconds; the batter was out, the Twins escaped a two-out jam and the game moved right along.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ring did recently upgrade two of its existing cameras (the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and the Spotlight Cam Pro) to support 2K video via a software update, but this is the first time a Ring cam is debuting with the higher resolution right out of the box.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Still, despite how hip all the kids were, when the music picked up, the crowd had trouble syncing their bouncing to the thump of the beats—understandable because the StepTeam production style is based around sporadic bursts of rattling percussion with the wobbly rhythms of a mountain bike race.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
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For those who want a deeper and more resonant sound, there’s a bass boost button to add more thump to the beat.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The unprecedented assault cuts off all communication systems and digital devices for a full minute, causing chaos, a significant loss of life, and the ominous threat of another impending strike.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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In a year full of milestones, Gaga also announced a free show at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for May 3.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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