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
And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40% of Americans are obese — and more than 10% have diabetes (most of whom have Type 2).
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Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2025
West Virginia is the country’s most obese state, followed by Mississippi and Arkansas, according to CDC data.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The study also found that 31% of adults in McAllen are overweight, but not obese.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
The share of obese Americans has grown from just 15% in 1980 to over 40% today.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Mar. 2025
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Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2025
West Virginia is the country’s most obese state, followed by Mississippi and Arkansas, according to CDC data.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The study also found that 31% of adults in McAllen are overweight, but not obese.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
The share of obese Americans has grown from just 15% in 1980 to over 40% today.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
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Isotonic Hydra Gel Eye Masks by Espa: These eye masks instantly hydrate, plump, and brighten the under-eye and contour area, softening dehydration lines and signs of tiredness.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The classic brown color delivers a soft, satin finish, while maracuja oil and hyaluronic acid work together to hydrate, plump, and condition your lips.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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On the top of Vo’s wishlist was a stem-cell fat grafting procedure.—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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New research has revealed that cellular changes during the aging process can cause belly fat — and that's exacerbated by stress and sleep issues that contribute to weight gain.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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That’s because for years, target date funds have been overweight in international stocks, said Jason Kephart, a senior principal of multi-asset strategy ratings at Morningstar.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some 65 percent of reserve component personnel were overweight or had obesity based on data from 2018.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
25 Apr. 2025
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Time will tell if first round TE Colston Loveland was the correct choice over Tyler Warren. 🤷🏻 Cleveland Browns (I – for incomplete) — Think this assessment is a copout?—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Plus, keep scrolling for more small-space patio furniture set deals, including a round metal style and a three-piece rattan seating group.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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