as in fat
having an excess of body fat
she's been plump all her life, and her sister has always been skinny
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
there was a squirrel on the sidewalk plump in front of us
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
angrily gave a plump of his fist against the door
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Recent Examples of plump
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Briany, with her plump cheeks and full head of dark hair, wasn’t normally this fussy.
—Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
The little tube directing pure oxygen to my face did, as promised, make my complexion feel extra plump and glowy, too.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Keep the towel moist to allow the seeds to plump up, which will facilitate splitting and germination.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The pancakes were fluffy on the inside and lacy at the edges, topped with a generous dollop of Meyer lemon curd and a handful of gloriously plump blueberries.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Briany, with her plump cheeks and full head of dark hair, wasn’t normally this fussy.
—Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
This ultra-hydrating face mask is soaked in a collagen-rich essence that deeply moisturizes, plumps, and smooths skin in one relaxing session.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
The little tube directing pure oxygen to my face did, as promised, make my complexion feel extra plump and glowy, too.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
The glowy formula blurs pores and plumps the skin.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Keep the towel moist to allow the seeds to plump up, which will facilitate splitting and germination.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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Its hollow, ridged stems are fat, reaching 2 to 4 inches in diameter.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Whole milk, low-fat or non-fat milk can be used, resulting in a light texture.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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For another side of the city's history, head straight to the Hotel Chelsea.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski each scored 26 points for the Jazz, who lost their fifth in a row, seventh straight on the road and 10th of their last 11 overall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Virginia made one last push, cutting TCU’s lead to 65-55, but the Horned Frogs quickly delivered the knockout blow as Miles knocked down a 3 and Suarez hit sophomore center Clara Silva for a layup to end Virginia’s hopes of another upset.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Israeli military later said raw materials are processed for enrichment at the Yazd plant and the strike was a major blow to Iran’s nuclear program.—
Farnoush Amiri,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After a free drop, his wedge from an awkward lie hit the thick of a palm tree and plopped into the fairway.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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For a picturesque date that feels like you’ve been plopped onto a movie set, consider the Gondola Getaway in Long Beach.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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New data from Hopper, the travel website that tracks airfares, showed the current average round-trip flight out of Phoenix is $352.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Temporary morning puffiness, swelling after a salty meal or a rounder face with no other symptoms are probably not cause for concern.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Brazil went right back down the pitch and earned a penalty kick after Endrick came together with defender Josip Sutalo.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The ball rolled right to Maura Hayes for the easy score in front of the net.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At 6-foot and 189 pounds, South Carolina’s Brandon Cisse profiles as a well-sized defensive back for Spagnuolo’s system — especially considering his elite 41-inch vertical jump at the NFL Scouting Combine.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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So naturally in a state that treats basketball like a religion and the sport’s biggest stars like royalty, nobody casts a bigger shadow in this community now than the slender 6-foot-6, 196-pound, 19-year-old freshman who changed Final Four weekend with one brilliant shining moment Sunday afternoon.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The market is full of vehicles that blur the line between a traditional e-bike and something closer to a motorcycle, and manufacturers don’t always make the distinction easy to spot.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition to the separate living room and bedroom, a dining area sported a full dinner table, a perfect setting for in-room meals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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