as in plump
having an excess of body fat
a gathering of blubbery walruses basked on the beach
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Adjective
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At the top of that list is a hyaluronic acid serum that traps moisture and leaves my skin noticeably plump and dewy.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025 -
Fall is the prime time for planting garlic to grow your own large, plump cloves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By inserting an extra biochemical cycle into a model plant, the researchers boosted growth, seed yield, and fat production without increasing water demand.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Another study suggested that overall consumption of milk, yogurt, and cheese—no matter the fat content—has no impact on risk of cardiovascular disease.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The classic trip is a 26-mile, four-hour round-trip from downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, to the twin border towns of McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The 6-ounce ramekins are round to provide even heat and are able to withstand oven temperatures of up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Blubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blubbery. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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