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
More than two in five Americans are obese.
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Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2025
Not to mention the obese little gluttons.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
The researchers noted that it was carried out at a single point in time, most participants were overweight or obese, and married participants tended to be older.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
By 2050, over half of adults worldwide will be obese or overweight, predicts a study published in March by The Lancet.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
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Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 Dec. 2025
Not to mention the obese little gluttons.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
The researchers noted that it was carried out at a single point in time, most participants were overweight or obese, and married participants tended to be older.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
By 2050, over half of adults worldwide will be obese or overweight, predicts a study published in March by The Lancet.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
Adjective
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If the stem is still green after the bloom, check it for any unused nodes (green and plump bumps) on the flower spikes.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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The dining scene, rooted in the cold waters surrounding the island — think colossal king crabs and plump scallops — has expanded as well.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As for tools, Byatt employs a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, some plastic wrap to control splashing once the buttermilk separates from the fat solids, and a bowl of ice water to help rinse out the last remaining buttermilk.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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But eat too much and that excess protein gets converted into and stored as fat.—
Tania Fabo,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In a small, 12-week study of 13 overweight adults who consumed daily kimchi powder capsules, researchers observed measurable changes in immune cell signaling.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The bank now rates Chevron as overweight and gives its a 12-month price target of $176, suggesting about 6% upside from Friday’s close.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This fungal disease becomes apparent in spring when round patches of grass turn white or pink.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Guests receive complimentary round-trip limousine service, 24-hour butler support, personalized concierge assistance, and priority seating at the adjacent Nobu Restaurant.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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