lose (some) weight

idiom

: to become less heavy or fat

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Another myth is that people should be able to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. Advertorial, Oc Register, 25 June 2025 This may be the ideal workout order for people who are looking to increase muscle or lose weight, Mortensen said. Cathy Nelson, Health, 23 June 2025 You may be required to lose weight or improve your physical fitness before qualifying for certain surgeries.15 This is usually to help lower risks that come with surgical procedures, and to help improve your health after surgery. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 June 2025 Over the years, Wilson has tried different tactics to lose weight and eventually found foods and exercises that worked for her. Caroline Blair, People.com, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for lose (some) weight

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“Lose (some) weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20%28some%29%20weight. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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