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
Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The set includes 18 pairs of eye masks to moisturize, freshen, plump, and brighten your skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 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
Standouts include the brand’s Pro-Collagen Marine Oil, a lightweight antiaging facial serum that plumps skin and reduces fine lines, plus the Cleansing Balm, a Glamour-editor favorite that gently removes makeup, dirt, and oil.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Beckham Hotel Collection Queen Pillows Encased with a cotton cover and made from a down alternative filling, the pillows have a plump loft that feels like a wonderful combination of soft and slightly firm.
—Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The set includes 18 pairs of eye masks to moisturize, freshen, plump, and brighten your skin.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 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
Standouts include the brand’s Pro-Collagen Marine Oil, a lightweight antiaging facial serum that plumps skin and reduces fine lines, plus the Cleansing Balm, a Glamour-editor favorite that gently removes makeup, dirt, and oil.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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Some recent research into low-carb, higher-fat diets like the carnivore diet shows potential improvement in markers for cardiovascular health.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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Any Hollywood bigshot with her bank account might choose to spend their fat paychecks on luxury cars, 10-bedroom mansions, and cushy private jets.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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With the local health department and animal control closed for the night, the family headed straight to the ER.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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In an epic display of endurance, the Spaniard was running, cycling, hiking or climbing for 31 days straight.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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China’s sweeping new restrictions, some of which won’t take effect until November, could deal a huge blow to East Asian economies, such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, which play critical roles in the global tech and artificial intelligence supply chain, as well as the auto industries.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Though no plant jobs were lost, just reallocated, the move still came as a blow, according to UAW Local 14 President Tony Totty.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Gunn flew the brothers to Savannah, Georgia, and plopped them on a stage built on an actual paddlewheel boat, with hundreds of extras in the crowd.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As if hitting a 100-mph ball with a round bat wasn’t hard enough!—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Choose healthy plants, preferably ones with round leaves, such as jade plants.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Belt said much of the museum’s donations go toward maintaining the 124-year-old wooden building that sits right next to a river in a very humid city.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Include the names of those in the photos from left to right along with the photo credit and permission from the photographer to use the photo in The San Diego Union-Tribune.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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The dramatic thump of the ship’s four electromagnetic catapults which shoot them into the sky is constant and can be heard throughout the ship.—
Matthew Bodner,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our hearts are extra full this week 🥰 #DedicationNight featuring our stars’ special guests is TONIGHT - 8/7c on ABC and Disney+.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Keep reading for a full recap from week 5 of Dancing with the Stars.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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