as in fat
having an excess of body fat
she's been plump all her life, and her sister has always been skinny
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
there was a squirrel on the sidewalk plump in front of us
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
angrily gave a plump of his fist against the door
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Recent Examples of plump
Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Beds are plump, bathtubs are deep and all are designed to optimize the island’s brilliant natural light.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
The little tube directing pure oxygen to my face did, as promised, make my complexion feel extra plump and glowy, too.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Hyaluronic acid injections were used to plump those signature, pouty lips.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
It’s packed with maracujá oil and other nourishing ingredients to condition and plump, all while delivering high-shine, hydrating color that actually stays put.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Beds are plump, bathtubs are deep and all are designed to optimize the island’s brilliant natural light.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
This ultra-hydrating face mask is soaked in a collagen-rich essence that deeply moisturizes, plumps, and smooths skin in one relaxing session.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
The little tube directing pure oxygen to my face did, as promised, make my complexion feel extra plump and glowy, too.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
While not touted as an anti-aging serum, the cream’s ability to plump up tired-appearing skin can help turn back the clock.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Hyaluronic acid injections were used to plump those signature, pouty lips.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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Sustainable fat loss usually occurs at a rate of about 1 to 2 pounds per week.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Working one at a time, gently crack all over, then peel, starting from fat end with air pocket; discard shells.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The ball hit off the very top of the backboard, came down off the front of the rim and bounced straight through the net.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
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That didn't stop police officers from several Merrimack Valley-area departments from running straight into the cold water at Short Beach in Nahant.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Thune has worked to soften the blow, at least within his own conference, by involving Lee in lengthy conversations on how debate proceeds.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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The French left won the Paris mayor’s race, one of a number of blows to far-right and center-right challengers in nationwide municipal polls.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After a free drop, his wedge from an awkward lie hit the thick of a palm tree and plopped into the fairway.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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For a picturesque date that feels like you’ve been plopped onto a movie set, consider the Gondola Getaway in Long Beach.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Women's Bracket Roundup Some of the first and second round women’s tournament games probably could’ve been called off by halftime.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Ryun Williams of the Colorado State Rams speaks to his team during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans during a first round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Lloyd Noble Center on March 20, 2026 in Norman, Oklahoma.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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In contrast, the song choice was right up her competition’s alley.—
Ella Gonzales
March 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
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With digital, directors work right up until the last minute; films are ready just a short time before their release.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Braam said the 900-pound structural steel beam will be hoisted into place in about a week-and-a-half.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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However, the 311-pound lineman looked displeased with himself following a 20-rep performance in the bench press.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Across the country, collections are popping up to help Transportation Security Administration officers who have been without full pay for more than a month due to the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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