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Recent Examples of plumped
Even the unassuming mound of rice proves to be plumped with seafood stock, every grain turned to gold.
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Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
But can it get plumped in post?
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
Some, like tomatoes, can crack open if suddenly plumped up with water after struggling without it for a while.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Post application, my complexion is luminous, plumped and hydrated.
—Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Shop the Laneige lip mask that editors and celebrities both use, plus the Covergirl lip gloss that plumped up Kelsea Ballerini’s pout during a PEOPLE photoshoot.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
After a treatment, you are guided into a cavernous grey stone and wood relaxation room with six oversized day beds, plumped with heavy pillows and wool blankets.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Otis had won Fat Bear Week three times, but starting that year hit a dry spell in which he was constantly outshined by younger bears who plumped up with a quickness.
—Erin Berger, Outside Online, 7 Oct. 2021
Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
But can it get plumped in post?
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
Some, like tomatoes, can crack open if suddenly plumped up with water after struggling without it for a while.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Post application, my complexion is luminous, plumped and hydrated.
—Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Shop the Laneige lip mask that editors and celebrities both use, plus the Covergirl lip gloss that plumped up Kelsea Ballerini’s pout during a PEOPLE photoshoot.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
After a treatment, you are guided into a cavernous grey stone and wood relaxation room with six oversized day beds, plumped with heavy pillows and wool blankets.
—Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Otis had won Fat Bear Week three times, but starting that year hit a dry spell in which he was constantly outshined by younger bears who plumped up with a quickness.
—Erin Berger, Outside Online, 7 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumped
Verb
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Now and then something dropped from the tree and plopped into the water.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Morris plopped her into her chair with a grunt of relief and pulled out the sunshade.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The Astros nearly scored the go-ahead run when Yordan Alvarez tried to score on an overthrow, but Bachman was backing up the plate and tossed the ball to catcher Logan O’Hoppe in time to get him.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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If the toys aren’t in use or have seen their fair share of play, they can be tossed.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Plumped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumped. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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