as in plump
having an excess of body fat
an overweight person who had difficulty running even a short distance
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Recent Examples of overweight
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
In clinical trials involving people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis who were overweight or had obesity, those who took the biologic drug Taltz plus the GLP-1 drug Zepbound had better results than those on Taltz alone.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Barclays downgrades Norwegian to equal weight from overweight Barclays downgraded the cruise company mainly on valuation.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Add this device to your carry-on or checked bag if you’re stressed about incurring overweight bag fees while traveling—it’ll hardly take up any space in your suitcase.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
In clinical trials involving people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis who were overweight or had obesity, those who took the biologic drug Taltz plus the GLP-1 drug Zepbound had better results than those on Taltz alone.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
The analysis included more than two dozen studies and nearly 2,000 participants who were categorized as overweight or obese.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
Barclays downgrades Norwegian to equal weight from overweight Barclays downgraded the cruise company mainly on valuation.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overweight
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
Noun
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Sleep deprivation is linked to heart disease, cognitive decline, obesity and numerous other problems.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Colorado Medical Society, which voted to support removing sugary beverages from SNAP in 2023, submitted a letter noting that studies repeatedly have linked those drinks to negative health outcomes, including obesity and diabetes.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Researchers predict nearly half of Americans will be obese by 2035.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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Between 1988 and 1994, when the second report was being surveyed, researchers found that almost 23 percent of adults 20 years and older were found to be obese.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kajumba was a laconic man, rail‑thin, with the type of largish head that suggested nature had intended him for corpulence, even as circumstance had conspired to keep him slender.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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As president, George H.W. Bush compared his dog, Ranger, to a blimp in a playful memo to White House staff noting a need to curb doggie treats because of canine corpulence.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
5 Sep. 2025
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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“Overweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overweight. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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