Synonyms of plumped

plumped

verb

past tense of plump

as in plopped

to throw or set down clumsily or casually

plumped herself down on the couch and turned on the TV

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plopped
• tossed
• flopped
• plunked
• planked
• flumped
• flung
• slung
• heaved
• installed
• ensconced
• planted
• settled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plumped

Let the plant sit in a sunny location for 24 to 72 hours until the leaves have plumped again. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

But at a party hosted by The CW, the network’s starlets were like a petite, size-zero army — all big Disney princess eyes, plumped lips and long, voluminous hair (despite all being on different shows). — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

After soaking in the salad for a while, the raisins plumped and swelled, adding a yielding explosivity. — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

In other words, movies are being tweaked and plumped, but studios are keeping hush about how. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 22 June 2026

Shares have lost 20% of their value since July 2025, which has plumped up its static dividend to a yield of nearly 13%. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

Even the unassuming mound of rice proves to be plumped with seafood stock, every grain turned to gold. — 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