as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the basset hound was so obese that its stomach touched the floor
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Recent Examples of obese
The drug was tested on over 1,000 adults over the course of three years who had pre-diabetes and were overweight or obese.
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Bruce Gil, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
Almost 70% of North Carolinians are overweight or obese, 12% have diabetes and almost 10% have heart disease, per NCDHHS.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025
That’s because your cells remember being obese and actively fight against your efforts to keep the weight off, according to a study published in Nature.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The results showed that Pilates can significantly lower body weight, body mass index (BMI, a measure of body fat based on height and weight), and body fat percentage in adults who are overweight or obese.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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Bruce Gil, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
Almost 70% of North Carolinians are overweight or obese, 12% have diabetes and almost 10% have heart disease, per NCDHHS.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 2 Feb. 2025
That’s because your cells remember being obese and actively fight against your efforts to keep the weight off, according to a study published in Nature.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
The results showed that Pilates can significantly lower body weight, body mass index (BMI, a measure of body fat based on height and weight), and body fat percentage in adults who are overweight or obese.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
Adjective
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Argireline can be found in Estée Lauder’s serum alongside AHAs to promote a plump, youthful complexion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 09 of 25 Lemony Shrimp Pasta Flex your cooking expertise with this stunning pasta, featuring plump pink shrimp, sweet fennel, and fresh basil.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
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The participants' daily diet consisted of 30% fat, 15% protein, and 55% carbohydrates (carbs).5 Although these results are positive, further, extensive research with higher-quality and larger studies is still necessary.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
18 Feb. 2025
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Having low insulin sensitivity, or insulin resistance as it is sometimes called, leads to muscle, fat and liver cells failing to respond to insulin—the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The big joke is that these kids are overweight—all the subplots and gags spiderweb out from here.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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In December, KeyBanc analyst Brandon Nispel upgraded the stock to an overweight rating from sector weight.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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However, the round imprints of tl\e big cougar we’re melted and indistinct.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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The split division format allows for the powerhouses to meet in round one, which is early for the caliber of talent.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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