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 new indication applies to people who are overweight or obese and have a specific type of sleep apnea known as obstructive sleep apnea, which is a physical condition in which the muscles of the throat relax and block air passages.
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Alice Park, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Those women who slept 6 hours per night were still 12% more likely to experience major weight gain, and 6% more likely to become obese, compared to women who slept 7 hours a night.
—Mary Shomon, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024
Madison also has a smaller percentage of smokers, 11.7% of the population compared to 15% nationwide, and fewer obese adults ― 28% compared to 34% nationwide.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Nearly 75 percent of our citizens are overweight or obese.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Alice Park, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Those women who slept 6 hours per night were still 12% more likely to experience major weight gain, and 6% more likely to become obese, compared to women who slept 7 hours a night.
—Mary Shomon, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024
Madison also has a smaller percentage of smokers, 11.7% of the population compared to 15% nationwide, and fewer obese adults ― 28% compared to 34% nationwide.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Nearly 75 percent of our citizens are overweight or obese.
—Web Golinkin, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obese
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Hence why your skin may be plump and hydrated in the summer humidity, but dry as a bone come winter.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon Moira Glow Getter Hydrating Lip Oil Leaves Lips Juicy Give your friend a gift that leaves their lips plump and juicy.Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, muscles are vital in regulating blood sugar and fat levels and need movement to do that job properly.Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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The most noticeable differences are sweetness, smokiness, and fat content, notes Shore.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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An approaching iPhone upcycle Heading into next year, the analyst, who has an overweight rating on Apple and whose price target of $265 implies more than 2% upside from Tuesday’s close, thinks the lift will come with the launch of the iPhone 17.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
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The condition happens more often in people who are overweight or have obesity.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The central part of the building exhibited Romanesque Revival elements, including round arched nave windows set in round arched panels.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pipe batter onto baking sheets (about 9 cookies per sheet) in round rosettes or swirls (2 to 2½ inches wide and ½ inch tall), leaving about ½ inch ofspace between cookies.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Obese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obese. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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