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plump

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adverb

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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plump

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noun

plump

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verb

as in to plop
to throw or set down clumsily or casually plumped herself down on the couch and turned on the TV

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Recent Examples of plump
Adjective
Police would soon describe the short, plump 52-year-old as a dangerous threat to one of their own, and treat her that way. Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025 Madonna kept the glam simple with a sleek, thick winged liner and a plump nude lip. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
Enriched with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, this hydrates, plumps, and brightens skin to prep for makeup and impart a warm glow. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024 Each product boasts its own dose of magic; the Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal Cream tones and nourishes the delicate skin under and around your eyes and the Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask plumps, hydrates, and lifts skin for a rejuvenated vibe. Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
The focus here is on hydration, not deep color, plumping or staying power. Cora Harrington, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 It’s infused with soothing allantoin, plumping peptides, ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid for hydration. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adverb
  • The Treasure Hunter tells the agonizing and archetypal story of a treasure hunt, as if taken straight out of a (dark) fairytale.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Claire Hutton, 19, midfielder (Kansas City Current) Hutton leapt straight from high school to the pros, signing with the Current in December 2023 after previously committing to the University of North Carolina.
    Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid announced a huge KO injury blow which Cope - citing anonymous sources - expects to sideline the first team starting player in question for around two months.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Of course, Seidler likely didn’t envision the franchise would lose its local TV partner, dealing a financial blow.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Nattily dressed in a tan peacoat and collared shirt, the puckish tot also made monster noises, stuck his fingers in his dad’s ears, plopped himself on the floor and went eye to eye with Trump.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The pair has a stare-off but Shadow remains cozy on the eggs until Jackie picks up a long stick and plops it on his back.
    Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • However, the round imprints of tl\e big cougar we’re melted and indistinct.
    Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
  • In the end, Herro became the fifth Heat player to win the 3-point contest with a final round score of 24.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
Adverb
  • Ring did recently upgrade two of its existing cameras (the Floodlight Cam Wired Pro and the Spotlight Cam Pro) to support 2K video via a software update, but this is the first time a Ring cam is debuting with the higher resolution right out of the box.
    Paul Lamkin, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • There will be four three-episode blocks, with a yearlong jump between each block; the final scene will take us right to the start of Rogue One.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.
    Tim Britton, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Talanoa Hufanga against the run The Niners’ veteran safety provided serious thump and steady run fits to help San Francisco’s defense keep the Rams out of the end zone in this game.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The Knicks’ ironman has dealt with right knee swelling at multiple points this season, making his absence noteworthy—especially after a full week off for the break.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The same scenario occurred in February 2021, when Democrats had full control of Congress and the presidency.
    Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025

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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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