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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plumps
Christina Butan, InStyle, 8 June 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
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
For starters, the serum-like tinted moisturizer is packed with skin care benefits, including polyglutamic acid to deeply hydrate and improve the skin barrier, as well as several forms of hyaluronic acid, another moisture-locking humectant that hydrates and plumps the skin for a firmer, softer feel.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Other signs of ripeness include a dusty coating that gives the skin a dull appearance, a tough rind that's hard to pierce with your fingernail, and the blossom end of the fruit plumps up.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 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
Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Moisturizer calms and plumps your skin, which makes your tone look more uniform — even without makeup.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
This step draws moisture into the skin and plumps fine lines.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
The tinted serum plumps and hydrates while leaving behind a subtle, natural-looking bronze.
—Christina Butan, InStyle, 8 June 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
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
For starters, the serum-like tinted moisturizer is packed with skin care benefits, including polyglutamic acid to deeply hydrate and improve the skin barrier, as well as several forms of hyaluronic acid, another moisture-locking humectant that hydrates and plumps the skin for a firmer, softer feel.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 8 June 2026
Other signs of ripeness include a dusty coating that gives the skin a dull appearance, a tough rind that's hard to pierce with your fingernail, and the blossom end of the fruit plumps up.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 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
Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Moisturizer calms and plumps your skin, which makes your tone look more uniform — even without makeup.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
This step draws moisture into the skin and plumps fine lines.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumps
Noun
-
Feminism was anti-gerontocratic, too, striking blows against old men and their old ways.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
-
The biggest blows came from Garcia and Starling Marte.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
Verb
-
Then a volcanic eruption plops a curious soft echidna’s egg in his path.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 June 2026
-
After Hancock waits an hour or so for the drone to descend, the moment arrives and the drone plops Hancock’s syrup directly onto the concrete, which isn’t a good sign.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
-
You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Verb
-
The unanimous appeals court decision tosses a February district court ruling that ordered the National Parks Service (NPS) to restore the panels that were removed from the site.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
-
His torso and thighs grow eye-poppingly muscular beneath their skimpy fur-and-leather togs—a development that does not go unnoticed by a warrior named Red Hair, who plucks the young hunk from his post and tosses him into the prime time of the gladiator pit.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Noun
-
Whoever loses slaps the other in the face with a tortilla, usually causing water to spray out of their mouth.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
-
During the parade and hand-slaps and high-fives, Ohtani wanted to be sure Yamamoto was recognized on his own.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Noun
-
Rapp, up on Taft Point, heard two thuds.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
-
Likewise, the score by Tony Doogan leans too heavily on generic electronic thuds, the kind that segue into a commercial break cliffhanger and an ad for blood pressure medicine.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s latest is a crisp and candid twee pop record with unexpected studio touches and gut punches.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
-
No such punches could be seen on the video.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
-
Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Some biologists argue that more frequent smacks are a sign of rising ocean temperatures.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Plumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumps. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
