as in blows
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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Recent Examples of plumps
Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Nathanson plumps the story with platitudes and moments that could lead to, well, more franchising.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Don’t just take our word for it—clinical studies show that consistent use over time visibly plumps the lips.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Unlike traditional lip plumpers that create an uncomfortable tingling sensation, this formula plumps with the nourishing power of hyaluronic acid.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Each day features one of the brand’s best-selling lip plumps that help soothe dry lips.
—Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
Made with hyaluronic acid and other nourishing ingredients, this product brights, plumps and soothes the skin all at the same time.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
This hair-raising pre-styling spray plumps limp, flat strands for a thicker, fuller-body look.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 10 Oct. 2024
Powered by retinol and hyaluronic acid, the smoothing cream visibly firms and plumps the skin while offering a potent dose of hydration designed to last.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
This volumizing mousse instantly plumps strands from root to tip, delivering salon-quality volume and lift for fuller, long-lasting styles.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Nathanson plumps the story with platitudes and moments that could lead to, well, more franchising.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Don’t just take our word for it—clinical studies show that consistent use over time visibly plumps the lips.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Unlike traditional lip plumpers that create an uncomfortable tingling sensation, this formula plumps with the nourishing power of hyaluronic acid.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Each day features one of the brand’s best-selling lip plumps that help soothe dry lips.
—Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
Made with hyaluronic acid and other nourishing ingredients, this product brights, plumps and soothes the skin all at the same time.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
This hair-raising pre-styling spray plumps limp, flat strands for a thicker, fuller-body look.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 10 Oct. 2024
Powered by retinol and hyaluronic acid, the smoothing cream visibly firms and plumps the skin while offering a potent dose of hydration designed to last.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumps
Verb
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Some lay them flat, others hang them up, and the last set tosses them into a bin.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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The homeowners had a hard time keeping fans from attempting their own pizza tosses or trying to sneak dips in the iconic backyard pool.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The company has invested billions in a second recycling unit at its Baytown Refinery in Texas, scheduled to begin operations in 2025, advancing its plan to raise its recycling capacity to 1 billion pounds per year by 2027.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Blue Ridge Beef is recalling more than 1,000 pounds of cat food due over salmonella contamination.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Plumps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumps. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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