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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
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Programs run from four days to two weeks and guests can focus on advanced longevity, an approach to slow cellular aging; a weight loss program; a stress relief option and corporate program to deal with leadership performance; and one to that seekds to rebalance and reenergize.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Aluminum foil and air-dry clay are inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to mold, helping create a substantial silhouette without adding heaviness.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Nor can words effectively describe the inexplicable heaviness of your eyelids during a good cuddle session.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Christoforous recommended buying in bulk during sales to save money throughout the year, especially for basic supplies like pencils and pens.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • And Governor Pritzker’s health department in Illinois is exploring the possibility of purchasing COVID-19 vaccines in bulk directly from manufacturers.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Avoirdupois.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/avoirdupois. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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