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
Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
The selection of works indeed revealed a preference for male subjects unique in a movement typically associated with fetching representations of young women in sun-dappled gowns and bonnets and plump, rose-cheeked children.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
Hyaluronic acid plumps and locks in moisture, promoting a more radiant and refreshed appearance for your eyes.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
Take it from Han, who loves this plumping concoction.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Squalane and jojoba oil condition your pout, while mango and shea butter add a plump dose of moisture, leaving lips pillowy-soft.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
The selection of works indeed revealed a preference for male subjects unique in a movement typically associated with fetching representations of young women in sun-dappled gowns and bonnets and plump, rose-cheeked children.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Noun
Available in 38 hues that account for an impressive range of skin tones and undertones, the concealer hydrates, plumps, and brightens the undereye area with skin-loving ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, peptides, and caffeine.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
Hyaluronic acid plumps and locks in moisture, promoting a more radiant and refreshed appearance for your eyes.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
From smoothing, to plumping, to delivering that signature glass-skin glow, these formulas do it all with some of the most effective ingredients—like PDRN, glutathione, and ginseng peptides.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
Take it from Han, who loves this plumping concoction.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
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Scientists widely assumed that O. megalodon’s main calorie intake was in the form of whales, large preys providing also a high-caloric input thanks to their fat reserves.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Beyond satiety, their fiber and healthy fat content may help stabilize blood sugar levels—an important factor in managing energy and possibly even hunger cues.45 What Other Benefits Do Chia Seeds Offer?—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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The big Serbian, however, stared straight ahead of him, his face a mask of pure focus.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Instead of refusing Trump’s ceasefire proposal straight away, the Russian president has been introducing new demands and blaming Kyiv for not accepting them.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
Noun
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In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Verb
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But rather than making any attempt to stay dry — taking shoes or socks off, rolling up his pants — Finau plopped himself in the water, got set and hit a 63-yard pitch into the fairway.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Then she’s plopped into this garden club with three people who become friends — maybe the first real friends she’s ever had — and they all get roped into this crazy, mostly accidental murder.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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For cash transactions requiring cents, the U.S. will likely follow the lead of Canada — which stopped production of its one-cent piece in 2012 — and make those round to multiples of five.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The design features an all-white mesh construction designed with a round toe.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Both Makar and Hughes signed six-year deals out of entry-level a couple of months apart in 2021 that walked them right to unrestricted free agency, with Makar’s contract buying one UFA year and Hughes’ none.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Crossbody Bag Crossbody bags are a travel essential, keeping your phone, cash, cards, passport, and SPF right at your fingertips without having to dig through a bulky backpack or tote bag.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Literal flames surrounded the glow, both repelling and drawing you in more, followed by two loud, disorienting thumps.—
Christopher Rosa,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
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Their bodies sway to the rhythmic thumps of the hypnotic music, composed by the French artist Kangding Ray.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump issued a full pardon on Monday to Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff who had been convicted of bribery.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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Peterson, 73, posted a screenshot of the article to her Instagram alongside a signature glam shot of her in full character as the Mistress of the Dark.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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