put on weight

Example Sentences

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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

"I put on weight due to my relationship and things going wrong," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2025

In the first scientific report of its kind, researchers in Arkansas showed that chickens bred for water conservation continued to put on weight despite heat stress that would normally slow growth.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2024

Kothari says Momo has continued to put on weight since the surgery.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

Olive was not a tall woman and at that age she had begun to put on weight.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck