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
Researchers predict nearly half of Americans will be obese by 2035.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Between 1988 and 1994, when the second report was being surveyed, researchers found that almost 23 percent of adults 20 years and older were found to be obese.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Lab tests showed fat cells from the obese mice absorbed glucose and lipids more readily.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Nearly 23% of children ages 12 to 19 were considered obese in the most recent survey.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Mar. 2026
Between 1988 and 1994, when the second report was being surveyed, researchers found that almost 23 percent of adults 20 years and older were found to be obese.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 26 Feb. 2026
Lab tests showed fat cells from the obese mice absorbed glucose and lipids more readily.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Nearly 23% of children ages 12 to 19 were considered obese in the most recent survey.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
Adjective
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It’s packed with maracujá oil and other nourishing ingredients to condition and plump, all while delivering high-shine, hydrating color that actually stays put.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Beds are plump, bathtubs are deep and all are designed to optimize the island’s brilliant natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sustainable fat loss usually occurs at a rate of about 1 to 2 pounds per week.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Working one at a time, gently crack all over, then peel, starting from fat end with air pocket; discard shells.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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India and China are home to 800 million overweight adults and 360 million with diabetes.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Similarly, both Citi and KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded the name to buy and overweight.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The 27-mile round-trip climb from Idaho Springs to the peak of the fourteener formerly known as Mount Evans dates back to 1962.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The script unfortunately goes round and round in circles with the characters constantly repeating and contradicting themselves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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