lose (some) weight

idiom

: to become less heavy or fat

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That’s because hibernating animals can do many things humans can’t: reverse nerve damage or muscle atrophy after periods of inaction or low nutrition; rapidly gain or lose weight without hurting their health; and live longer and better than similar, nonhibernating animals. Saul Elbein, The Hill, 31 July 2025 Chargers executive director of player performance Ben Herbert challenged Salyer to lose weight. Daniel Popper, New York Times, 29 July 2025 But on Thursday afternoon, Cohen retracted his statement about using the diabetes medication that many other celebs have turned to in order to lose weight. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025 Oolong tea is a popular beverage that may benefit people trying to lose weight by influencing the potential mechanisms by which weight loss happens. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for lose (some) weight

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“Lose (some) weight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20%28some%29%20weight. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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