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
Dogs that have a limited ability to control their body temperature — such as those with respiratory diseases, obese dogs and puppies — should never be left unattended in a vehicle, regardless of outside air temperature.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Nearly 74% of Americans are obese or overweight, according to government data.
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Cj Haddad,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
In the 12 to 19-year-old age group, somewhere between 10% and 20% of our kids are obese or overweight.
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Eileen Finan,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
And because a significant portion of OSA patients aren’t obese, GLP-1 drugs simply may not be relevant to their case at all.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Nearly 74% of Americans are obese or overweight, according to government data.
—
Cj Haddad,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
In the 12 to 19-year-old age group, somewhere between 10% and 20% of our kids are obese or overweight.
—
Eileen Finan,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
And because a significant portion of OSA patients aren’t obese, GLP-1 drugs simply may not be relevant to their case at all.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for obese
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
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That observation eventually led to the discovery of Pitera, the brand's now-iconic ferment; this sheet mask is absolutely drenched in it to nourish and plump skin with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
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Amazon shoppers say the $22 Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi-Balm leaves their skin hydrated and plump.
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Their effect has been dramatic with drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) causing users to lose up to 15 percent of their body fat on average.
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The closest the visually drab movie comes to excitement is the introduction of an amusing if underused Jason Momoa as Lobo, an immortal bounty hunter who looks like a heavy-metal god (or maybe a lost member of Kiss), chomping on a fat cigar and roaring around on his flying motorcycle.
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Earlier this month, Piper Sandler also initiated coverage of Take-Two , assigning the stock an overweight rating.
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Short-muzzle breeds like pugs and bull dogs are at higher risk of heat stroke, as are older dogs, overweight dogs and dogs with medical conditions, according to Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine.
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The 19-year-old was mocked as a late first-round, early second-round selection.
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The group filed its second lawsuit after the supervisors approved a lease in December allowing United Airlines to make four daily round-trip flights from Carlsbad to San Francisco and Denver.
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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