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
Scientists are still piecing together the reason for this trend, especially since many young patients aren’t obese and don’t have a family history of the disease.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2025
People who are obese, over 65, or have darker skin may be more at risk for deficiency—and about 50% to 60% of nursing home residents and patients in hospitals are vitamin D deficient.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 28 May 2025
Over 40 percent of American adults are obese, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and around 20 percent of children and teens.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
In the 1960s, less than 5% of the children were obese, now over 20% are obese.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 22 May 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 June 2025
People who are obese, over 65, or have darker skin may be more at risk for deficiency—and about 50% to 60% of nursing home residents and patients in hospitals are vitamin D deficient.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 28 May 2025
Over 40 percent of American adults are obese, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and around 20 percent of children and teens.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
In the 1960s, less than 5% of the children were obese, now over 20% are obese.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
Adjective
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Remember, most healthy plant roots should be plump and white in color.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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Are your tomato vines covered in plump green fruits that just won't turn red?—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Before the era of inflation and taxes, stocks were a specialists’ forte of no interest to the broad population getting fat and happy on the bounty of the industrial revolution.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Estrogen also helps regulate blood sugar by supporting insulin production, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing fat storage and inflammation.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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With trade tensions between the U.S. and China having eased, the firm hiked its price target on the e-commerce giant to $300 from $250 and reiterated its overweight rating.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Physical health plays a crucial role too -- being overweight and having inadequate physical activity can negatively impact fertility.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Good gaming features and simplified Google TV streaming round things out for a sweet package.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Exquisitely known for their perfectly round shape and mirror like lustre.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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