paunchiness

noun

Definition of paunchinessnext
as in obesity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paunchiness
  1. obesity
  2. corpulence
  3. fatness
  4. fat
  5. overweight
  6. plumpness
  7. pudginess
  8. stomach
Noun
  • Studies have shown that too much milk can lead to obesity and even cardiovascular disease and can have adverse effects on overall mortality.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In multiple trials involving adults with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, a GLP-1 substantially reduced the times breathing slowed or stopped during sleep.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of obesity
Noun
  • For the next fifty years, insurance companies, not doctors, were the chief arbiters of corpulence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026
  • And the blue velvet armchair was empty but for the permanent impression of his corpulence.
    — Kate Crane, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of corpulence
Noun
  • The phrase assumes that fatness belongs firmly in the past, yet the very need for such a term suggests otherwise.
    — Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Because this isn't a book about fatness, despite the central plotline.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of fatness
Noun
  • Keto diets are specifically intended to limit your body’s access to sugars, forcing it to consume fat for energy by entering a metabolic state called ketosis.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to protein, pumpkin seeds are rich in healthy fats, fiber, zinc, and other nutrients that are beneficial for heart health and sleep.
    — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fat
Noun
  • Williams has an average analyst rating of overweight and 21% upside to the average price target, according to FactSet.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Those who have overweight or obesity can discuss with their healthcare provider whether weight loss before pregnancy would benefit their health.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of overweight
Noun
  • Hydration levels directly affect the plumpness of skin.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Get the plumpness without the needles with this ultra-hydrating moisturizer that leaves skin supple and glowy for 24 hours, per the brand.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of plumpness
Noun
  • His hair and eyes are dark, and though his hands still possess the dimpled pudginess of childhood, his face has aged in a way that has nothing to do with years.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
Definition of pudginess
Noun
  • Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, according to the CDC.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • How do your feelings about your stomach affect your daily life?
    — Margaret Cirino, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stomach
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“Paunchiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paunchiness. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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