Thesaurus results for PLUMPING

plumping

verb

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 serum-replacing cream repairs the skin barrier and slows cellular aging while deeply hydrating and plumping the complexion. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 19 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumping

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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
An 82-year-old Italian woman who isn't plopping herself in a chair and knitting sweaters all day long.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of plopping

Verb

Cook, tossing and adding more pasta cooking liquid a little at a time as needed, until sauce lightly coats pasta, about 2 minutes.

— Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
That was the message from Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker, who learned this week he had been fined $8,000 by the NFL for tossing the ball out of the end zone after his touchdown catch in a 31-10 win over the Broncos on Monday.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026