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

There is always the risk that someone will put on weight again as stopping treatment means their normal food cravings return.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024

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

"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

“Point is, even games have opinions. But I can’t even put on weight when I want to. The ghost is eating all the cookies.”

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby