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
Trainers yelled and put down obese contestants.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Additionally, most participants in the study were obese and diabetic, which means the results may not be applicable to all patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The new guidelines suggest possibly adding newer therapies such as GLP-1 medications for some patients with high blood pressure who are also overweight or obese.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2025
All 6,874 participants in the trial had body mass indexes between 27 (considered medically overweight) and 40 (considered seriously obese).
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Additionally, most participants in the study were obese and diabetic, which means the results may not be applicable to all patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The new guidelines suggest possibly adding newer therapies such as GLP-1 medications for some patients with high blood pressure who are also overweight or obese.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 26 Aug. 2025
All 6,874 participants in the trial had body mass indexes between 27 (considered medically overweight) and 40 (considered seriously obese).
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
Adjective
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At the top of that list is a hyaluronic acid serum that traps moisture and leaves my skin noticeably plump and dewy.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fall is the prime time for planting garlic to grow your own large, plump cloves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
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And when eaten in moderation, its fat content can contribute to satiety, helping meals feel more filling.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Step one is to reduce body fat, especially belly fat.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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JPMorgan reiterates Nvidia as overweight JPMorgan said the stock remains well positioned in AI.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The problem that Let’s Move meant to solve—approximately one in three children was overweight or obese—was serious, but the vibe was cool-mom fun.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
1 Sep. 2025
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The classic trip is a 26-mile, four-hour round-trip from downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, to the twin border towns of McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 6-ounce ramekins are round to provide even heat and are able to withstand oven temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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