put on weight

Frequency: 7.865.4 per million words

To gain body weight; to become heavier.

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  • After the holidays, many people tend to put on weight.
  • After the holidays, it's easy to put on weight.
  • He started eating junk food and began to put on weight rapidly.
  • She has been trying hard not to put on any weight for her wedding.
  • If you don't exercise regularly, you might put on weight.
  • If you eat too much fast food, you will definitely put on weight.
  • The doctor advised her to reduce her calorie intake to avoid putting on weight.
  • He put on a lot of weight during his recovery period.
  • My metabolism has slowed down, making it easier to put on weight.
  • Many people tend to put on weight as they get older.
  • She was concerned about putting on too much weight during her pregnancy.
  • I'm worried I might put on weight if I stop exercising.
  • He found that putting on weight affected his energy levels.
  • Despite her efforts, she couldn't avoid putting on some weight.
  • Many people struggle with putting on weight when they stop smoking.
  • The doctor advised him to avoid putting on further weight.
  • The medication can cause some patients to put on weight.
  • By changing his diet, he managed not to put on any more weight.
  • A balanced diet and regular exercise are key to not putting on excessive weight.
  • It's common for pregnant women to put on weight.