lose (some) weight

idiom

: to become less heavy or fat

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When consumed in moderate amounts, researchers have found that the beverage may help people lose weight, prevent cardiovascular disease, and prevent some cancers. Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Feb. 2025 Intermittent fasting involves restricting your eating periods to certain times, usually to burn more fat and lose weight. Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025 North Las Vegas, Nev. In 2025, the most common New Year’s resolutions were to save more money (21%), eat healthier (19%), exercise more (17%), lose weight (15%), spend more time with family/friends (14%), quit smoking (9%), reduce expenses (9%) and not make a resolution (43%). Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 The Bariatric Weight Loss Support Group is open to anyone struggling to lose weight, including those considering bariatric weight loss surgery. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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