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
Dogs that have a limited ability to control their body temperature — such as those with respiratory diseases, obese dogs and puppies — should never be left unattended in a vehicle, regardless of outside air temperature.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Nearly 74% of Americans are obese or overweight, according to government data.
—Cj Haddad, CNBC, 27 May 2026
In the 12 to 19-year-old age group, somewhere between 10% and 20% of our kids are obese or overweight.
—Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
And because a significant portion of OSA patients aren’t obese, GLP-1 drugs simply may not be relevant to their case at all.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Nearly 74% of Americans are obese or overweight, according to government data.
—Cj Haddad, CNBC, 27 May 2026
In the 12 to 19-year-old age group, somewhere between 10% and 20% of our kids are obese or overweight.
—Eileen Finan, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
And because a significant portion of OSA patients aren’t obese, GLP-1 drugs simply may not be relevant to their case at all.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
Adjective
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The abalone is plump and toothsome, yet still tender and accompanied by asparagus kissed by the fire.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Post use, skin looks and feels more plump and less inflamed, with redness virtually gone and fine lines softened.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Additionally, the study focused specifically on removing sucrose from low-fat meals, meaning the results might not apply to people eliminating sugar while following higher-fat or ketogenic eating plans, the researchers noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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His 3-year-old son Sonny is learning to swing a fat plastic bat, all while working on his launch angle.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Common options include food for puppies, seniors, overweight dogs and dogs with allergies.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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JPMorgan reiterates Broadcom as overweight JPMorgan says investors should quickly accumulate shares.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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It was shaped like a cheap plastic GPS device with a yellow body and a round light-sensing eye on top connected by a little neck.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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This day in sports history 1954 — Rocky Marciano scores a 15-round unanimous decision over Ezzard Charles at New York to retain the world heavyweight title.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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