lose (some) weight

idiom

: to become less heavy or fat

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Recent Examples on the Web As consumers seeking to lose weight face Ozempic shortages, many are turning to a booming, less regulated market for compounded versions of the drug. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2024 While more research is needed to understand the full effects of erythritol and its sugar-free counterparts, in 2023 the World Health Organization issued a new recommendation that people who are trying to lose weight should avoid using zero-calorie, non-sugar sweeteners. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 Aug. 2024 Drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, which include Ozempic and Mounjaro, are used to help people lose weight, manage their diabetes and lower their risk of heart disease, stroke and kidney disease, according to a statement from the conference. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Aug. 2024 During clinical trials for type 2 diabetes, researchers discovered that tirzepatide was not only effective in controlling blood sugar and lowering hemoglobin A1C (a measure of average blood sugar levels over three months) but also helped participants lose weight. Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lose (some) weight 

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