put on weight
Example Sentences
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Crawford looks ripped and defined, not having put on weight at the expense of his athleticism, but whether he can carry the same speed, timing, and precision into the ring remains the question.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025
He started counting every “macro” — or macronutrient of proteins, carbohydrates and fats — that went into his body, adding thousands of calories of canola oil to his smoothies so he could put on weight.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2025
Despite the high-calorie diet, these animals did not put on weight, showed fewer signs of liver disease and had lower levels of biomarkers that indicate liver damage.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2024
"She remained herself: she didn't put on weight, didn't dye her hair brunette. She just adapted, let's say, to the real world - as, in general, I did."
From Reuters • Aug. 25, 2023
No matter how much I eat, I never put on weight.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
