1
as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
the fleshiness of the foreign tourists was in sharp contrast to the gauntness of the native Africans
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as in juiciness
the quality or state of being full of juice
loves the fleshiness of ripe watermelon
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Noun
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In future research, Drew said, the team would like to explore whether the brain is detecting these mechanical signals, and how physical conditions like obesity affect the hydraulic relationship between the abdominal muscles and the brain.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026 -
Plus, Elaine, Allison, and Adam chat about this week’s notable news, including the obesity pill battle between Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, a Phase 3 study win for Cytokinetics, and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary’s White House troubles.—
Elaine Chen,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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Heat mellows the bite of the radishes and brings out unexpected juiciness.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
1 May 2026
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Since the marinade clings to the meat almost like a crust, leaner chicken breasts can work here, too, but to me there’s nothing that beats the juiciness and even-cooking of boneless, skinless thighs on the hibachi.—
Sheldon Simeon,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Because this isn't a book about fatness, despite the central plotline.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Pills are newer, with two options approved for weight management within the past year.—
Jay Sparks,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The weight of the discs ranges from 160-180 grams.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Fleshiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fleshiness. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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