as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
doctors and nutritionists have warned that a pandemic of pursiness poses a major threat to the health of the American public
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Noun
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Other studies have shown that children whose families have food insecurity are more likely to have obesity.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 July 2025 -
The procedure isn’t cosmetic, and despite the buildup of fat, lipedema isn’t related to obesity.—
Francesca Gilbard,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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Therefore, the weight of the evidence shifted in favor of the market bulls and limits the market risk.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Pursiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursiness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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