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
Lab tests showed fat cells from the obese mice absorbed glucose and lipids more readily.
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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
The researchers from Northwestern University focused their study on adults between 36 and 75 who were considered to be overweight or obese.
—Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Other at-risk groups include people who are obese, those who smoke or have smoked in the past, people with diabetes, and those with high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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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
The researchers from Northwestern University focused their study on adults between 36 and 75 who were considered to be overweight or obese.
—Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Other at-risk groups include people who are obese, those who smoke or have smoked in the past, people with diabetes, and those with high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
Adjective
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Each winter, a selection of international artisans have free reign to carve their designs into ephemeral Art Suites, whose elaborate beds—topped with plump mattresses, reindeer hides, and sleeping bags—are truly beyond imagination.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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These varieties produce juicy, plump strawberries, which are perfect for a summer harvest.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Next Tuesday, Simpson is scheduled to have a mastectomy on the side with three tumors and a lump removal on the other, with reconstructive surgery to move fat and an artery from her abdomen to replace the removed breast.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Tom couldn’t get the lean down but ate a few bites of fat.—
Elwyn "Bud" Myers,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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The bank upgraded the athleisure stock to an overweight rating from equal weight, and analyst Adrienne Yih lifted her 12-month price target to $73 from $64.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some properties even offer printing and scanning services at the front desk, and bathroom scales are available as well for weighing luggage before flights to avoid overweight bag fees.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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The man at the gun shop looked at Martinez, a small woman with round eyes and rosy cheeks, and recommended the pistol, which fit nicely in her hands.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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The venue is scheduled to hold seven matches during the World Cup, including a round-of-32 game and a quarterfinal.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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