PORTLINESS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

portliness

noun

Definition of portliness

as in obesity

the condition of having an excess of body fat the whole family was known for its portliness

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Science + Healthcare A record 11% of Americans are taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, a new Gallup poll found, as the obesity rate falls across the country.

— Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Until then, around 9% of employers are considering adopting coverage of GLP-1s for obesity.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 July 2026

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There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
When a squirrel climbs atop its roof or perches, the feeder registers its heavier weight and automatically closes its four ports.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

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