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
In 2022 and 2023, 18% were obese.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2023, the Academy of American Pediatrics said that obesity medications may be prescribed to children aged 12 and up who are obese, especially children with severe obesity.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
There are more obese children than underweight ones in the world today, new United Nations figures suggested.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Size was the most powerful driver, with obese participants facing an 80% higher risk than peers at a healthy weight.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2023, the Academy of American Pediatrics said that obesity medications may be prescribed to children aged 12 and up who are obese, especially children with severe obesity.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
There are more obese children than underweight ones in the world today, new United Nations figures suggested.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Size was the most powerful driver, with obese participants facing an 80% higher risk than peers at a healthy weight.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
Adjective
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There were black burlat cherries, plump apricots, a basket of fragrant strawberries.—
Danielle Postel-Vinay,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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And this peptide serum delivers, with 10 different peptides (which serve to smooth lines and plump lax skin) housed in yet another copper peptide that delivers them deep into the skin.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Milk Powder Like regular milk, non-fat milk powder can add more protein to your morning oatmeal, Johnson said.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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You were allowed to call people fat.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Keybanc resumes Amazon as overweight Key says Amazon shares are compelling.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Pentagon chief responded tersely after a viral backlash to a photo of a group of overweight Texas National Guard troops headed to Chicago.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The round, frosted playing chips give the game a stylish look.—
Jaclyn Kaufman
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FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The fare is $11 round-trip or $6 one-way.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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