as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
the whole family was known for its portliness
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Noun
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Some applicants who are receiving benefits have listed their sleep apnea, obesity and arthritis.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026 -
The condition is associated with excess weight and obesity, as well as metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Because of insecurity in eastern Congo, many people are abandoning the few available roads for wooden vessels crumbling under the weight of passengers and their goods.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Portliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portliness. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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