pursiness

noun

Definition of pursinessnext
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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  1. obesity
  2. weight
Noun
  • People with gum disease, cavities and missing teeth face elevated risk for stroke, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In one study involving teens with obesity, for instance, O’Sullivan and his colleagues found that participants who ingested fecal transplant capsules loaded with healthy gut bacteria had better metabolic health years later than those who didn’t.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of obesity
Noun
  • How long can a country punch above its weight before someone needs to check the scales?
    — Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • According to the National Institutes of Health, different eating plans can support weight loss, but the most effective approach depends on a person's individual health needs, preferences and ability to maintain the habits long-term.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of weight
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“Pursiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursiness. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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