gain weight

idiom

: to become heavier

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The shelter said Wally required IV fluids and was put on a specialized feeding program to gain weight. Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025 Exercising regularly can help you to gain weight slowly, lowering the risk of stretch marks.6 Pregnancy-safe exercises include:7 Prenatal Pilates Prenatal yoga Using a stationary bike Swimming Walking 4. Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024 But does marijuana have a natural secret weapon to help you at least not gain weight this season? Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024 Females tend to gain weight until about age 65.7 As a result, older adults may become more slender. Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gain weight 

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“Gain weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gain%20weight. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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