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as in weight
the amount that something weighs the coach limited his recruiting to linebackers of a certain avoirdupois

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as in ponderousness
the state or quality of being heavy told his patient that he had to do something about his unhealthy avoirdupois and that exercising would be a good start

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Recent Examples of avoirdupois To make the most of the full fury of its hot-cam performance, the Integra was trimmed of 140 pounds of not-so-necessary avoirdupois. Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 21 May 2020 There are a few mildly funny moments, such as Garfield suddenly finding out he’s been wearing a collar and tag the whole time, hidden under his furry avoirdupois. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 McCormick was a member of the Jolly Fat Men’s Club, a fraternal group that celebrated avoirdupois. John Kelly, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2017
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Noun
  • Besides hunger, other factors such as stress, sleep, medications, pregnancy, weight changes, and health conditions can change appetite.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Shoes in this collection feature the brand’s proprietary ProjectPlush support system, which is basically just a footbed that contours to the natural curvature of the feet, helping to distribute weight evenly and alleviate pressure points that could lead to soreness, calluses, and blisters.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • The somber atmospherics and satisfying weightiness allowed Dudamel to show off his new ensemble’s soloists and sections, which have prepped for his arrival by burnishing their sonic gold.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
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  • Green’s photographs capture not just the heaviness of choice, but the joy of imagining different lives.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Gone is the heaviness that often defines traditional project management software.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • Jeff Shockley, a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, added that shoppers can cut costs by buying in bulk at warehouse clubs like Costco, taking advantage of discounts and loyalty programs and steering clear of impulse purchases.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Cherished vintage recipes come out of their boxes; butter is purchased in bulk; spice drawers are restocked.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Avoirdupois.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoirdupois. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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