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Noun
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According to the administration, several popular medications — including the blockbuster obesity drugs Zepbound and Wegovy — are being offered at a discount.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Cagrilintide might also ease some of GLP-1 drugs’ common gastrointestinal side effects, such as severe nausea and vomiting, says Jesse Richards, an internal medicine and obesity clinician at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026
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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
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Some of the fat may survive well, while a significant portion may be absorbed.—
Carlos Wolf,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Key Takeaways Hazelnuts provide more heart-healthy fats than pistachios.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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The bank upgraded the Dutch semiconductor equipment overweight from equal weight Thursday.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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For example, an NFL player faces a $329 fine for each pound overweight, and that fine can climb to $822 per pound.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, a slow-release delivery system keeps sending hyaluronic acid and nutrients into your skin throughout the night, so the payoff is extra plumpness by morning.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately, this type of multi-level hydration yields longer-lasting plumpness and a lit-from-within glow.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Coffee can increase acid production—which can lead to nausea, acid reflux, and an upset stomach.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 Feb. 2026
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This duo appears to block certain chemical messengers in the gut and brain that trigger nausea and vomiting, and improve digestion by speeding up the rate at which food leaves the stomach.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Paunchiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paunchiness. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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