underweight

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Recent Examples of underweight Hospitals have reported that cases of malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women are rising sharply, and most newborns are now being born underweight. Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025 Hospitals have reported that cases of malnourished pregnant and breastfeeding women are rising sharply, and most babies are now being born underweight. Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025 Barclays reiterates Apple as underweight Barclays lowered its price target on Apple to $173 per share from $197 ahead of earnings on May 1. Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025 An anonymous tipster contacted the sheriff's office April 14 about possible mistreatment of Bane, who the tipster said was very underweight and had been left chained outside without food, water or shade, the release states. Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underweight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underweight
lightweight
Adjective
  • Available in regular, tall, and petite lengths and sizes XS to 3X, these white pants are so smart to have on hand for summer outfits, thanks to their versatile color and lightweight design.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 10 May 2025
  • Stay cool with clothing: Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2025

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“Underweight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underweight. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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