plumping

present participle of plump
as in plopping
to throw or set down clumsily or casually plumped herself down on the couch and turned on the TV

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Recent Examples of plumping The peptide and ceramide complex also doubles down on hydration while plumping the skin and softening the appearance of fine lines around the eyes. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 7 Oct. 2026 Per Dieux’s recommendation, the non-slip, plumping masks are best paired with its Auracle Eye Serum, a hydrating formula designed to target wrinkles and under-eye circles. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 Korean sunscreens not only feature high SPF protection, but also include skin-plumping ingredients like hyaluronic acid. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026
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  • One time, a very famous chef served my dining companion a gorgeous ten-piece dessert while plopping a giant wedge of cheese on my plate.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Kadooze to Candiace for plopping right down on the couch and jumping into the conversation instead of letting the snub ruin being a part of the anniversary celebration.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
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  • Toast ½ cup raw walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 10–12 minutes.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Nearby, tossing a bean bag was Mateo Chavez, 12, a seventh-grader from North Chicago.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Plumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumping. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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