lose (some) weight

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: to become less heavy or fat

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There really is no magic pill to lose weight overnight. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 Mar. 2025 Since its release in the United States in 2017, the injectable drug Ozempic has not only helped thousands lose weight, but it's also been shown to have a wide range of other health-boosting effects. — New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2025 Weight Loss For those wishing to lose weight, recommendations are at least 150 minutes of moderate and 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, plus at least two days of strength training. — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025 Another user also shared another story of a bride who made her mother go to extreme lengths to lose weight ahead of her wedding. — Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lose (some) weight

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