as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
her corpulency is such that she requires two seats on public conveyances
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Noun
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Colorado has the lowest obesity rate of any state.—
Tony Dokoupil,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Lower fertility rates, higher obesity prevalence, alcohol consumption and lower physical activity are part of the explanation.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These boosters add weight, complexity, and cost.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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The four-man sled is designed for balanced weight distribution, with a brakeman responsible for stopping the sled at the finish.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Corpulency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corpulency. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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