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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Are your tomato vines covered in plump green fruits that just won't turn red?
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
The gel mask does so with three types of collagen, working in tandem with a thoughtful blend of supportive ingredients like hydroxyproline, collagen amino acids, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and squalane for a well-rounded formula that not only firms, but hydrates, soothes, and plumps.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
Elemis’s offering is packed with efficacious ingredients for hydration, plumping, and repair.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 July 2025
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Adjective
Remember, most healthy plant roots should be plump and white in color.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Are your tomato vines covered in plump green fruits that just won't turn red?
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Noun
Ilia's The Hero Set hydrates and plumps with The Base Face Milk so the face is perfectly prepped for makeup, a.k.a.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
The gel mask does so with three types of collagen, working in tandem with a thoughtful blend of supportive ingredients like hydroxyproline, collagen amino acids, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and squalane for a well-rounded formula that not only firms, but hydrates, soothes, and plumps.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The snail secretion filtrate is super refreshing & helps to plump the skin.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 July 2025
Elemis’s offering is packed with efficacious ingredients for hydration, plumping, and repair.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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As if the fleeting raindrops themselves were fat, lazy flies.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Peabody closed Tuesday at $17.34, and the stock pays a dividend yield of 1.7% — fatter than the S & P 500 yield of 1.18%.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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This principle bypasses complex geopolitical narratives and cuts straight to the heart of shared humanity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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No wonder so many Hollywood luminaries have been shipping their kids off to New England for nearly eight weeks every summer — far from the privilege and polish of L.A. life and straight into the land of lanyards and communal childhood trauma.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
26 July 2025
Noun
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People threw punches, kicked and jeered as a man on the ground tried to fend off the blows and a woman tumbled to the concrete, bloody and disoriented.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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For a country like Italy, which prioritizes value for money, this is a devastating blow.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The senior dog then plopped himself right between Cartie and Fedoris and lovingly looked up at them.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Time to clean out the candle, move a glass or two out of the kitchen, and plop your jewels into them.—
Katie Hill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Both of those final round BBQ competitors own BBQ restaurants.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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Of course, Funko Pops! are instantly recognizable: oversized heads, small bodies, and those signature large, round black eyes.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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The dog is five feet and is perfect for setting up right next to your other decor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson give this team just enough thump to be dangerous.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team pulled off a shocking blockbuster by landing franchise slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, immediately filling its need for some left-handed thump in the batting order.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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More: At least 80 bars, restaurants have opened so far in Louisville in 2025: See the full list Reach food and dining reporter Amanda Hancock at ahancock@courier-journal.com.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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While the Red Sox already had multiple needs at next week's trade deadline, how the lineup shuffles in another absence will be on full display.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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