as in fat
having an excess of body fat
she's been plump all her life, and her sister has always been skinny
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
there was a squirrel on the sidewalk plump in front of us
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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
angrily gave a plump of his fist against the door
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Recent Examples of plump
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
The bread is plush and pillowy, with a delicate crisp crust toasted just right, plus a bit of the crumb removed to make way for the good stuff — plump, tender meatballs tucked into a bright, zippy marinara that pulls the whole thing together.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Skin prep was key—hydrating masks from Neutrogena and Korean sheet masks with collagen or retinol kept her complexion plump before application.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Clarins’, for example, features the likes of anti-aging cream and plumping moisturizer.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Bursts of Bing cherries and plump raisins add a fruity depth, making every bite savory, juicy, and just sweet enough, especially when spooned over creamy mashed potatoes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
The bread is plush and pillowy, with a delicate crisp crust toasted just right, plus a bit of the crumb removed to make way for the good stuff — plump, tender meatballs tucked into a bright, zippy marinara that pulls the whole thing together.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
The little tube directing pure oxygen to my face did, as promised, make my complexion feel extra plump and glowy, too.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Skin prep was key—hydrating masks from Neutrogena and Korean sheet masks with collagen or retinol kept her complexion plump before application.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
It’s packed with peptides to help plump the hair, as well as algae extract to shield strands from further wear.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Clarins’, for example, features the likes of anti-aging cream and plumping moisturizer.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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The Good Neighbor Old Fashioned ($17) uses tallow from the mothership restaurant’s brisket to fat-wash the bourbon, complemented with hay liqueur and citrusy Licor 43.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a 2020 study, participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced significant reductions in waist and hip circumference and total body fat percentage, without reducing their calorie intake.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Alternately, at any point, Huppert could interrupt herself, stare the audience straight in the face and advise them to turn off, walk out and experience the world.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Case considered a blow to Hong Kong media Lai founded Apple Daily in 1995, two years before Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule after 156 years as a British colony.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Liverpool were their own worst enemy as their hopes of Champions League qualification suffered another blow.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But then there is a working toilet up there that’s not behind any walls or hidden by a door; it’s just plopped there, a few feet from the foot of the bed.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Just plop it in the machine and go on with your busy day.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Their living doll with her blond curls and round blue eyes.—
Allegra Goodman,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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In high school Gabrielle Union, 53, was a year ’round athlete in soccer, track and basketball.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Started around 2016, right around the time of the presidential election.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Slim V-neck Tee A v-neck tee is a travel classic for a reason, and this one gets the proportions just right.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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By day’s end, the team discovered enough empty bags and bottles to have held 2,150 pounds of fertilizer and more than 29 gallons of liquid concentrate.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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With the proof of concept demonstrated, Stanton began to scale up his setup, replacing the 88-pound (40 kg) weight as a bob and adding precision bearings and powerful magnets to a frame that resembled a trebuchet’s triangular frame.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Under the current appropriations, a full statewide implementation was not feasible.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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That plate represents a full day of eating, not every meal, Mokari said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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