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
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 May 2025
Its silky texture absorbs effortlessly, leaving the skin feeling plump and protected without any greasy residue.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Relish plump, stuffed sandwiches known as cemitas and snag a table at Santóua Cholula to try mole poblano, made from chilies and chocolate.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Cayenne pepper extracts will deliver a plumping effect, but cooling agents immediately swoop in to create a long-lasting chill.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 4 June 2025
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Adjective
The creamy, fast-absorbing texture leaves skin feeling plump and deeply nourished, while its luxe formula firms and restores a youthful glow—perfect of slathering on after a long day in the sun.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 May 2025
Its silky texture absorbs effortlessly, leaving the skin feeling plump and protected without any greasy residue.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Noun
The gel mask does so with three types of collagen, working in tandem with a thoughtful blend of supportive ingredients like hydroxyproline, collagen amino acids, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and squalane for a well-rounded formula that not only firms, but hydrates, soothes, and plumps.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Relish plump, stuffed sandwiches known as cemitas and snag a table at Santóua Cholula to try mole poblano, made from chilies and chocolate.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
The formula also contains hyaluronic acid to help plump fine lines and wrinkles and add a boost of moisture to keep your skin hydrated.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Cayenne pepper extracts will deliver a plumping effect, but cooling agents immediately swoop in to create a long-lasting chill.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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Before the era of inflation and taxes, stocks were a specialists’ forte of no interest to the broad population getting fat and happy on the bounty of the industrial revolution.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Estrogen also helps regulate blood sugar by supporting insulin production, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing fat storage and inflammation.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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The intelligence explosion will take us straight to the right amount of intelligence that suffices for AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Fox’s fashion, on the other hand, drew a stark contrast, comprised of an exaggerated baby-doll dress plucked straight from Jacobs’ spring 2025 collection.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The Senate parliamentarian's guidance has delivered several blows to key GOP provisions, including an effort to exclude undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicaid benefits and a plan to lower provider taxes, which states use to help fund their portion of Medicaid costs.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The waiter plopped two new glasses of wine on the table, as if they had been pre-poured on a conveyor belt in the kitchen.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
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Once said fun is over and all your dinner party invitees have left, simply plop these babies in the dishwasher for a hassle-free cleanup.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Richie’s hairstylist George Curran opted for movement in the form of a bouncy blowout, using a round brush and blow-dryer to create volume and a soft curve.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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Aside from a round diamond pendant, nothing is more classic—and timeless—than initial necklaces.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
Adverb
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The skirt is so flowy, just right for staying cool in the Southern summer heat.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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The southbound detour north of the Paddock Avenue Bridge on Paddock Avenue is to head north, turn right onto East Main Street, turn right onto Research Parkway, turn right onto Murdock Avenue and then turn right onto Paddock Avenue.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
Noun
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On my final evening after the game drive, a flute whines and drums thump in the distance.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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As its infectious message, hip hop hook, gentle-against-forceful thump, radiates further into the zeitgeist expect it be heard everywhere.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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For full ticketing details, visit frontiertouring.com/kelseaballerini.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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Read your full Aries tarot horoscope for July 2025 for more.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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