plump (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump (for)
Verb
  • While some lawmakers advocated for the move, others — including some of the president’s most vocal supporters on the right-flank — pushed against the U.S. directly getting involved in the conflict.
    Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 22 June 2025
  • Ward's responsibilities will focus on enhancing market access, advocating for trade policies that benefit U.S. agriculture and developing international partnerships to promote the region's diverse agricultural products.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Last year, the Indonesian political party Golkar created a deepfake of former president Suharto endorsing its candidate.
    Cecilia Hult, Fortune, 28 June 2025
  • What to look for in a high-yield savings account Editorial Note: Opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the Select editorial staff’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any third party.
    Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Those using it can sit upright, sit cross-legged, lean back, sit diagonally so the hammock fabric supports their legs, and otherwise move and contort into various positions for extra comfort.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 June 2025
  • Some include strengthening academic and residential life and including more Jewish student representation; supporting belonging and promoting respectful dialogue; and updating campus use rules and other procedures.
    Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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“Plump (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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