Thesaurus results for PLUMPS

plumps 1 of 2

noun

plural of plump

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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plumps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of plump

as in plops

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 plumps

Noun

The formula has caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and aloe extract, which de-puffs, hydrates, plumps, and soothes skin while providing buildable, medium coverage. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Peptides are the building blocks of collagen, helping to renew and firm your skin, while ceramides restore your skin barrier, and the hyaluronic acid plumps and hydrates. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Botanical collagen plumps and conditions lips with every wear, while passionfruit oil delivers a surge of moisture that keeps them soft throughout the day. — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026 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

Verb

The former works on the surface of the skin and delivers an immediate boost of hydration that instantly plumps fine lines and softens skin texture. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Packed with hyaluronic and glycolic acids, the formula plumps, smooths, and deeply moisturizes your complexion. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Glyx peptide complex, which plumps and hydrates the skin and doesn’t require a setting powder to stay put. — Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026 This foundation stick blends buildable coverage with hours of hydration, thanks to hyaluronic acid that plumps skin from within and visibly softens the look of fine lines both immediately and over time. — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026 Next is purifying and hydrating with the Body Wash, which moisturizes and plumps skin while deeply cleansing pores, strengthening the skin barrier and triggering cellular regeneration. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 While some liners deliver an undesirable smudge-effect, Victoria Beckham Beauty perfectly plumps. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026

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Guevera also reportedly came to blows with Eddie Kingston in 2022, leading to Kingston’s suspension.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Hernandez is a grappler in the octagon who can unleash crushing blows with his fists, elbows and legs.

— Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of blows

Verb

Richard Mille has teamed up with Italian bicycle manufacturer Colnago on a new tourbillon, a timepiece that essentially takes many of the features of the brand’s sleek bikes and plops them right on your wrist.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
Then a volcanic eruption plops a curious soft echidna’s egg in his path.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 12 June 2026

Definition of plops

Verb

Philip Marlowe as Chandler’s private eye is a smooth talking, whiskey-drinking character who tosses suggestive suggestions and 38 revolvers around with equal aplomb.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
The grandfather is seen running around a few trees, but the bison soon catches up and tosses the helpless visitor eight feet in the air.

— Suzanne Yeo, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of tosses

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The Mother was the destination, but the slaps, pineapple, goat, and countless detours made the journey worthwhile.

— Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
Pro wrestling is often viewed as a fake form of fighting, but the flips, jumps and landings are very real — slaps and kicks landed on reddening skin echo throughout SPW’s venues.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026