as in blows
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 plumps
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The serum comes in mist form and immediately moisturizes, plumps, and revives my complexion.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
The glowy formula blurs pores and plumps the skin.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The Ordinary Matrixyl + Hyaluronic Acid Serum The formula’s hydrating hyaluronic acid plumps the skin with every use, which reduces the appearance of fine lines while leaving a smooth, radiant finish.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
While some liners deliver an undesirably smudge-effect, Victoria Beckham Beauty perfectly plumps.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 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
This serum is infused with Jeju green tea and hyaluronic acid, delivering a burst of moisture that plumps and revitalizes your skin.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The Wrinkle Pen immediately plumps fine lines, and long-term erases etching.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The brand said the mask deeply hydrates skin, and plumps and restores the skin barrier while encouraging a healthy glow, with the help of additional actives including jasmine and mangosteen, plus a plant complex made of myrtle and olive.
—Devorah Lauter, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
L’Oréal’s Age Perfect Sunscreen tones, plumps, and brightens skin with collagen peptides and niacinamide, and the SPF 30 protects your skin from new signs of aging caused by sun exposure.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
The serum comes in mist form and immediately moisturizes, plumps, and revives my complexion.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Hyaluronic acid plumps the look of fine lines, niacinamide smooths texture and refines the appearance of pores, and ceramides seal in moisture while reinforcing the skin barrier.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
The glowy formula blurs pores and plumps the skin.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The Ordinary Matrixyl + Hyaluronic Acid Serum The formula’s hydrating hyaluronic acid plumps the skin with every use, which reduces the appearance of fine lines while leaving a smooth, radiant finish.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
While some liners deliver an undesirably smudge-effect, Victoria Beckham Beauty perfectly plumps.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 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
This serum is infused with Jeju green tea and hyaluronic acid, delivering a burst of moisture that plumps and revitalizes your skin.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The Wrinkle Pen immediately plumps fine lines, and long-term erases etching.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
The brand said the mask deeply hydrates skin, and plumps and restores the skin barrier while encouraging a healthy glow, with the help of additional actives including jasmine and mangosteen, plus a plant complex made of myrtle and olive.
—Devorah Lauter, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumps
Noun
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But outside of these rare exceptions, Mario’s pugilism was quickly retired in lieu of hammer hits and kid-friendly blows.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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As a new generation of commanders rises within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps following recent military blows under Operation Epic Fury, analysts warn that this ideology may become even more entrenched.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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First, a knight’s urgent secretion plops to the ground behind a tree that offers far too little.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2026
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The individual then plops the turtle back down, taps its shell a few times, and walks away.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown, neighbors can still hear the thumps.—
Tyler Jett,
Des Moines Register,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gore tosses a gem Mackenzie Gore has been as good — perhaps even better — as advertised this season and on Wednesday Gore didn’t allow a hit until the fifth inning, a single to former Rangers’ catcher Mitch Garver.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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There, an employee fires up a machine that tosses small rings of doughnut batter into a fryer.—
Jenna Thompson
April 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leonard extended his 20-point streak to 49 straight games with 27 points on 9-of-19 shooting, welcoming hand slaps from teammates after hitting his second 3-pointer late in the game.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Singers centers on an impromptu sing-off in a bar, whereas Two People Exchanging Saliva explores a society where kissing is punishable by death, and people pay for things by receiving slaps to the face.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The room fills with the sound of meditative thuds against caribou skin drums and the haunting, throaty vocals of several Tasiilaq men and women.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Muffled thuds are heard, and the crying stops.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The operator takes another swing, but the man ducks, punches the operator, then knocks him down, raining punches on his head before a bystander separates the two.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The boxers, aged 40 and 42 respectively, threw hopeful knockout punches and barely jabbed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some biologists argue that more frequent smacks are a sign of rising ocean temperatures.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Plumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumps. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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