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
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
An InStyle editor's mom swears by the Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask for plump, firm, even skin.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
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
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
After about 24 hours the prunes will have plumped up nicely on each side and the wine will have taken on the flavour of the prunes.
Take the pork loin steaks out of the fridge a good half an hour before cooking.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Here, that plump short-grain rice takes on a wonderfully varied texture when roasted — with a soft chew at the center and edges, as if mochi and a potato chip had a love child.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
An InStyle editor's mom swears by the Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask for plump, firm, even skin.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
This ultra-hydrating face mask is soaked in a collagen-rich essence that deeply moisturizes, plumps, and smooths skin in one relaxing session.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025
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
Verb
The nourishing blend features argan oil, plumping hyaluronic acid, smoothing squalane, and rich cocoa and shea butters to leave skin feeling incredibly soft.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
After about 24 hours the prunes will have plumped up nicely on each side and the wine will have taken on the flavour of the prunes.
Take the pork loin steaks out of the fridge a good half an hour before cooking.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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The approach that works for him involves periodized nutrition, modulating his fat and carbohydrate consumption based on his day-to-day training needs.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
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Reports include severe bruising, prolonged swelling, infection, abscesses, necrosis (tissue death), and uneven fat removal.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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In body camera footage captured by two of the island's police officers, Martinez's car can be seen slowly approaching the intersection, appearing to go straight as vehicles were being instructed to turn left.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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This delicate top looks like it was pulled straight from Reformation or Doen’s website.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And the loss of Amarion Dickerson, who would’ve been a key rotation piece, ended up being a major blow for a team that was counting on everyone at the top of the rotation to deliver.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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His win in Istanbul in 2019 represented a crushing blow to Erdogan, whose own political ascent began as the city’s mayor.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For a picturesque date that feels like you’ve been plopped onto a movie set, consider the Gondola Getaway in Long Beach.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota or Iowa or Wisconsin could plop millions on the table for Jorgensen, right now, that the Rams simply can’t.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your Card.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Favata and Marlins president of business operations Caroline O’Connor both stressed the importance of being logistically sound when hosting a multi-round tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Expect unusual dishes like savory black and white cookies and celery root with black truffle right alongside classics like Lobster Newburg.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Facing Arizona State on Senior Night, nothing seemed to go right for the Jayhawks (Shop KU).—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Players from both teams surrounded Vega, who stands about 5-foot-4 and slightly more than 120 pounds, to cheer for the LBJ senior.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, the full head ensemble can weigh over 10 pounds, placing considerable physical strain on the performers — particularly during energetic dance sequences.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Swaps imply two full 25-basis-point hikes by the ECB this year compared with one on Friday.—
James Hirai,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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