gain weight

idiom

: to become heavier

Examples of gain weight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The simplest way to gain weight is to make dietary changes. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 27 Sep. 2024 The film's director, Sean Ellis, said the movie was shot in reverse chronological order so Bloom could gain weight throughout the 25-day production. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024 Some people gain weight when taking a certain antidepressant, while others don't. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024 The tutorials prompt you to set a goal, with options to lose weight, gain weight, stabilize weight, lose fat mass, and gain muscle mass. PCMAG, 24 July 2024 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 11 Oct. 2024.

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