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
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Apr. 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
Its blend of antioxidant-rich oils derived from botanicals including sunflowers, olives, camellia, and green tea not only plumps skin but evens out any texture and discoloration concerns for an over more even, brighter complexion from your neck downwards.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 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
The lip treatment even has its own botanical alternative of hyaluronic acid, which not only provides hydration but also plumps your pout for a fuller appearance.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
Surrounded in this shampoo with linden bud extract (naturally rich in amino acids and peptides), the formula plumps up hair by forming a protective film to reduce water loss and improve hydration.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 Apr. 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
Its blend of antioxidant-rich oils derived from botanicals including sunflowers, olives, camellia, and green tea not only plumps skin but evens out any texture and discoloration concerns for an over more even, brighter complexion from your neck downwards.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 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
The lip treatment even has its own botanical alternative of hyaluronic acid, which not only provides hydration but also plumps your pout for a fuller appearance.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumps
Noun
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Rodgers took four sacks and three other hits, including multiple heavy blows.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Last March, Mariah The Scientist allegedly came to blows with Young Thug’s former lover, Cleopatra Dues, at an Atlanta lounge.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Outside, seagulls squawk; a crane lifts sand and plops it on a boat.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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That takes me right out of the alternative world of Alien and plops me down into our own.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The dog descends a few stairs and continues barking loudly as the perpetrator tosses the dynamite into the courtyard.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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That appeared to be a distraction at times to Anisimova, who motioned to her team in the stands that something was bothering her during ball tosses for serves.—
Howard Fendrich,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Touted as the second-highest fine ever levied by the board, many observers struggled to view it as anything but the gentlest of wrist slaps.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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They were then categorized by behavior, including jumps, belly rolls, tail slaps, bow riding and even petting.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Pop princess Kylie Minogue landed some punches as Cammy White in the 1994 Street Fighter film.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The one-two-three judicial punches could risk the president's plans to deport as many as 1 million people per year.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Both saber makers offer models suitable for children, which are largely, if not entirely, made of plastic, so they are designed to withstand a few knocks and bumps without causing too much damage.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Alvarez had three knocks, including an RBI double to open the scoring.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Millennials are currently ruling the tech industry and clinging to their roles as the economy is rocked by uncertainty due to tariffs, inflation increases living expenses, and AI swipes jobs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Deen also takes several swipes at her former detractors in the project, including fellow foodie and CNN travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain, who died by suicide in 2018.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Plumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumps. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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