lose (some) weight

idiom

: to become less heavy or fat

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The reality competition challenged contestants to lose weight through diet and exercise, awarding a hefty monetary prize of $250,000 to the person who lost the most weight. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 22 July 2025 The most effective way to lose weight is through lifestyle changes like exercising and eating a low-calorie diet. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025 People who eat more in the morning when metabolism is most efficient, may be more likely to lose weight (or maintain a healthy weight). Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 19 July 2025 His doctors put him on insulin injections and told him to lose weight and move more. Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 14 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 27 Jul. 2025.

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