as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the basset hound was so obese that its stomach touched the floor
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Recent Examples of obese
More school-age children and adolescents are now obese than underweight, a new report from the United Nations’ children’s agency, UNICEF, has revealed, with 188 million young people affected.
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Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
There are more obese children than underweight ones in the world today, new United Nations figures suggested.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Size was the most powerful driver, with obese participants facing an 80% higher risk than peers at a healthy weight.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
For once in your tawdry, obese life, do the right thing.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
There are more obese children than underweight ones in the world today, new United Nations figures suggested.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Size was the most powerful driver, with obese participants facing an 80% higher risk than peers at a healthy weight.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
For once in your tawdry, obese life, do the right thing.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
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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
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The set includes 18 pairs of eye masks to moisturize, freshen, plump, and brighten your skin.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Brushed with a maltose syrup glaze, the ducks roast in a custom oven over a water bath, where fat drips into water instead of flames, keeping the meat moist and the smoke clean.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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These additions boost your smoothies' protein and healthy fat content, which can further moderate blood sugar response.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some of the most capable officers in the Continental Army were famously overweight.—
Maurizio Valsania,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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JPMorgan reiterates Apple as overweight The firm said its survey checks show consumers willing to participate in Apple's upgrade cycle.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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To end her portion of the show, Swift sat at a round table with Fallon who asked about the inspiration behind some of her tracks.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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This is what the round red pinhole is for—simply hold it up to one of your eyes and look through it, scanning the room for a glowing red light.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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