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
Nearly a third of girls ages 2 to 19 will be a weight categorized as obese by 2050, experts forecast.
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
The researchers from Northwestern University focused their study on adults between 36 and 75 who were considered to be overweight or obese.
—Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Other at-risk groups include people who are obese, those who smoke or have smoked in the past, people with diabetes, and those with high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2023, around 40% of adults were defined as obese, according to data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
The researchers from Northwestern University focused their study on adults between 36 and 75 who were considered to be overweight or obese.
—Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Other at-risk groups include people who are obese, those who smoke or have smoked in the past, people with diabetes, and those with high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
In 2023, around 40% of adults were defined as obese, according to data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
Adjective
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Wait until the buds are plump but not yet fully open before adding nutrients.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Look at him carrying his baby to the park, to the market, to the playground; tying a bonnet to her head; slathering her plump pink arms with organic sunblock.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The approach that works for him involves periodized nutrition, modulating his fat and carbohydrate consumption based on his day-to-day training needs.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
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Reports include severe bruising, prolonged swelling, infection, abscesses, necrosis (tissue death), and uneven fat removal.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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JPMorgan initiates Protara Therapeutics as overweight JPMorgan said the biotech company is best positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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My vet has never suggested that my 3-year-old cat is unhealthy other than being overweight at 18 pounds.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your Card.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Favata and Marlins president of business operations Caroline O’Connor both stressed the importance of being logistically sound when hosting a multi-round tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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