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adjective

Definition of plumpnext
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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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

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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plump

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verb

ˈpləmp How to pronounce plump (audio)
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
Luong used this liquid blush to restore a natural flush to her makeup, giving her skin a plump, radiant look. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 In a long warehouse in Kandahar’s Zhari district, fans whirl overhead, stirring the hot summer air around bunches of plump, green grapes draped over sticks set up in rows to dry. — Abdul Qahar Afghan, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
They can also be rehydrated (soaked in water until plump) and added to salsas, sauces, or anything else that may benefit from their slightly sweet flavor. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026 It’s designed to smooth pores and fine lines, hydrate dry skin, and provide a plump, grippy base so makeup won’t budge all day. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Verb
Elevated gas prices are nudging US consumers into smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, and more carmakers are flocking to the midsize truck segment, where rugged features help plump up margins. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026 At the beginning of your skincare routine, apply a lip mask to help temporarily plump lips and soften the look of fine lines. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for plump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
  1. fat
  2. straight
  3. blow
  4. plop
  5. round
  6. right
  7. pound
  8. full
Adjective
  • Conversely, someone with a BMI in the normal range could have lost considerable muscle while retaining excess body fat.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors handle stopping duties, an important part of controlling a large fat-tire e-bike in traffic or on a downhill section.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of fat
Adverb
  • Because this round of expansion was primarily driven by price increases, much of the additional revenue flowed straight to the bottom line.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Then the judge looked closely at the deal that had been struck, which included a provision to proceed straight to sentencing and recommend a short term of probation.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of straight
Noun
  • If the aim, as stated, is to deal an economic blow to Iran, the fact is that the country is already under severe strain.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The impact of yesterday’s sharp drop in South Korean equities transmitted further into US markets overnight, spreading selling sentiment and dealing heavy blows to US semiconductor and memory stocks.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of blow
Verb
  • Most versions of the story focus on the shock ending, the moment the ribbon comes untied and Jenny’s head plops to the floor.
    — Jennifer Givhan, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Here, there’s no need to take off the stand, or rotate it and lock a tab in place like OhSnap’s previous grips — pull out, plop phone on surface, done.
    — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of plop
Adjective
  • The artful styling revealed a peek of her round black strapless bra.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Specifically in dress, rounder toes are trending; a refreshing alternative to the almond shape that has dominated for the past few seasons.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
Adverb
  • Well, right after that, something happened between us on set.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Other Giants pitchers on the IL include Matt Gage (left elbow strain), Trevor McDonald (right elbow strain), and Keaton Winn (right elbow neuritis).
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of right
Noun
  • Acosta is described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighing about 175 pounds, with short brown hair and brown eyes.
    — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This is a heavy oven, though—nearly 130 pounds—and should be elevated for comfortable use.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of pound
Adjective
  • In the current setup, teams select players that other teams leave unprotected and then must carry that player on their big-league roster for a full year.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That income limit is a cliff — earning a dollar over the limit generally means paying the full, unsubsidized premium.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of full

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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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