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
Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
Katmai National Park and Preserve officials say the bears are magnificently plump ahead of the tournament.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Khalil Alhajal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon Not quite lipstick and not quite lip liner, this creamy lip crayon moisturizes, plumps, and leaves a matte finish.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Standouts include the brand’s Pro-Collagen Marine Oil, a lightweight antiaging facial serum that plumps skin and reduces fine lines, plus the Cleansing Balm, a Glamour-editor favorite that gently removes makeup, dirt, and oil.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
For those with thinner lips, glossy or satin textures add depth for a fuller effect, while a matte formula gives naturally plump lips a velvety backdrop that makes the rich pigment pop.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2025
Katmai National Park and Preserve officials say the bears are magnificently plump ahead of the tournament.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Its plump, greeen leaves and red stems are juicy, slightly tart and full of nutrients.
—Khalil Alhajal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Ilia Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon Not quite lipstick and not quite lip liner, this creamy lip crayon moisturizes, plumps, and leaves a matte finish.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 8 June 2025
Verb
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
Standouts include the brand’s Pro-Collagen Marine Oil, a lightweight antiaging facial serum that plumps skin and reduces fine lines, plus the Cleansing Balm, a Glamour-editor favorite that gently removes makeup, dirt, and oil.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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Brushed with a maltose syrup glaze, the ducks roast in a custom oven over a water bath, where fat drips into water instead of flames, keeping the meat moist and the smoke clean.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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These additions boost your smoothies' protein and healthy fat content, which can further moderate blood sugar response.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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With the local health department and animal control closed for the night, the family headed straight to the ER.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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In an epic display of endurance, the Spaniard was running, cycling, hiking or climbing for 31 days straight.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Yes, the Seahawks entered the game short-handed in the secondary, then suffered another blow when cornerback Riq Woolen suffered a concussion in the third quarter.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Business is booming, but President Chris Kohnle worries the 80-year-old, family-run establishment could soon take a blow.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lunch is available every day at the vineyard’s restaurant and there’s an expansive lawn that’s great for plopping a blanket down on to enjoy a bottle of wine.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Kopankiewicz said the small dog instantly made herself at home, plopping right into his friend's lap.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To end her portion of the show, Swift sat at a round table with Fallon who asked about the inspiration behind some of her tracks.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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This is what the round red pinhole is for—simply hold it up to one of your eyes and look through it, scanning the room for a glowing red light.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Belt said much of the museum’s donations go toward maintaining the 124-year-old wooden building that sits right next to a river in a very humid city.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Include the names of those in the photos from left to right along with the photo credit and permission from the photographer to use the photo in The San Diego Union-Tribune.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dramatic thump of the ship’s four electromagnetic catapults which shoot them into the sky is constant and can be heard throughout the ship.—
Matthew Bodner,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Red Sox are in a good spot for their future, but their lineup clearly needs more thump.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As of Tuesday evening, the fire crew has achieved full containment of the blaze.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Use it in Laptop Mode for productivity with a full keyboard and trackpad, switch to Studio Mode for drawing and design with the Surface Pen (not included), or detach the screen to enter Tablet Mode for browsing, streaming, and entertainment.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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