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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025
The recipe has remained the same for decades, a harmonious blend of ground pork, crunchy water chestnuts, and plump shrimp.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Skin prep was key—hydrating masks from Neutrogena and Korean sheet masks with collagen or retinol kept her complexion plump before application.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The Dahlia Rouge Hand Cream is intensely moisturizing yet fast-absorbing, packed with nourishing argan oil, plumping hyaluronic acid, smoothing squalane, and a rich blend of cocoa and shea butters that leave skin incredibly soft.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The mattress gave great support and the pillows were huge and plump.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2025
The recipe has remained the same for decades, a harmonious blend of ground pork, crunchy water chestnuts, and plump shrimp.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
Skin prep was key—hydrating masks from Neutrogena and Korean sheet masks with collagen or retinol kept her complexion plump before application.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
While some liners deliver an undesirably smudge-effect, Victoria Beckham Beauty perfectly plumps.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
The Dahlia Rouge Hand Cream is intensely moisturizing yet fast-absorbing, packed with nourishing argan oil, plumping hyaluronic acid, smoothing squalane, and a rich blend of cocoa and shea butters that leave skin incredibly soft.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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This is due to the polyphenols and healthy fat content, according to Bobrick.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chicken has slightly more protein than salmon and contains less fat.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Outfit 5 This is the outfit that can do it all—take you straight to the office, out to a classy meal, or right onto a connecting flight.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The victory was the 11-3 Aztecs’ fifth straight and boosted them to 5-0 in Mountain West Conference play for the first time since the 2011-2012 season.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Additionally, hometown hero and skier Gus Kenworthy acts as host for the entire week, which features events like the blow-out White Party, a drag and burlesque show with both national and local talent, and the Glitter Ball where anything that sparkles is in fashion.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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George Kittle’s Achilles had popped, a devastating blow to the soul of the roster.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The individual then plops the turtle back down, taps its shell a few times, and walks away.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
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Yazid plopped him down, then put his hands in his lap, awaiting events.—
Daniyal Mueenuddin,
New Yorker,
23 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Dotson is returning to practice this week ahead of the Rams’ divisional round game against the Chicago Bears.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Penn State won the first matchup, a 74-69 victory in a 1991 NCAA Tournament first round game at Syracuse's Carrier Dome.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Outfit 5 This is the outfit that can do it all—take you straight to the office, out to a classy meal, or right onto a connecting flight.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Don’t want tender young shoots popping out when another polar vortex is right around the corner.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The nearly 30-pound silver trophy is currently calling the Delaware County golf club home as preparations continue on the grounds ahead of the 108th PGA Championship in May.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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This puffy tote features tons of interior pockets for easy organization, a water-resistant exterior, and weighs under a pound.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The governor is expected to touch on some budget priorities in his speech, which will come Thursday, one day before state financial officials publish his full spending plan on Friday.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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From long-haul flights to full days on your feet, ballerina sneakers deliver.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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