gain weight

idiom

: to become heavier

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One study showed that participants who ate chocolate earlier did not gain weight. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2025 Research suggests that expectant mothers in these situations are often unable to gain weight, and the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth increases. Angela Haupt, Time, 31 July 2025 The scientists found that these genes acted like orchestra conductors influencing cascades of broader genetic changes that helped hibernating animals to rapidly gain weight in good times, run their metabolism slowly during hibernation, or otherwise speed up or slow down their metabolisms. Saul Elbein, The Hill, 31 July 2025 Pregnant dogs may also gain weight or grow a belly, and may show changes in the appearance of their nipples. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gain weight

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“Gain weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gain%20weight. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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