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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the popular image of Santa Claus as a fat man in a red suit
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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the lake is so fat with trout that you probably could catch fish with a bare hook
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as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
a set of fat encyclopedia volumes took up the whole shelf
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as in thick
having or being of relatively great depth or extent from one surface to its opposite
the splendid sight of a fat, juicy steak cooked to perfection
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as in fertile
producing abundantly
the fat soil in the river's delta
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as in lucrative
yielding a profit
the highly sought-after baseball player signed a fat contract that set a record for the major leagues
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as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
while others suffered and sacrificed, the war profiteers grew fat
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
makers of fine wine will pay very high prices for grapes that are the fat of the harvest
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
claimed that there was absolutely no fat in the military's budget
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as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
there's a definite predisposition for fat on his wife's side of the family
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Recent Examples of fat
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The company’s founder said the lawsuit used an incorrect testing method to measure calories, and that the fat substitute the company uses in the protein bars does not contain as many calories as true fat does (about 9 calories per gram).
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
How Genes Shape Alzheimer’s Risk The APOE gene helps determine how the body processes fats and cholesterol.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Using ground meat with a lower fat percentage and forgoing the fruitless task of achieving any browning by cooking it hard means the meat will remain succulent and tender.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The company’s founder said the lawsuit used an incorrect testing method to measure calories, and that the fat substitute the company uses in the protein bars does not contain as many calories as true fat does (about 9 calories per gram).
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Either way, the fat can get a smidge warm after rolling the pastry out, which will prevent it from puffing as much as possible when baked.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
How Genes Shape Alzheimer’s Risk The APOE gene helps determine how the body processes fats and cholesterol.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fat
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The pancakes were fluffy on the inside and lacy at the edges, topped with a generous dollop of Meyer lemon curd and a handful of gloriously plump blueberries.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Briany, with her plump cheeks and full head of dark hair, wasn’t normally this fussy.—
Jeff Ernsthausen,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Shah’s Western orientation extended to culture, and a wide range of artistically important international films could be seen in Tehran, in time including those of the French New Wave.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Children ages 5 to 14 can participate in a wide variety of free recreational, educational and social activities, including sports, games, and arts and crafts, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Dramatic footage shows flames and thick black smoke billowing from the area around the airport, while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.—
Moriah Thomas,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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The crowd remains thick, spanning the width of the street.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Out of that fertile history grew a vibrant textile legacy that today lives on through denim.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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The fertile marijuana fields in the mountains outside of Santa Marta were not an immediate priority for the new, organized cartels.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Developers came up with a plan to build a suburban multi-use entertainment complex around a domed stadium—one that would keep out the snow and wind and allow for lucrative events year-round.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Instead of becoming wealthy through oil, the people of the Niger Delta have paid a heavy price for it.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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On the other hand, clearly this is not very popular with extremely wealthy individuals who help fund campaigns.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Pickens wants a long-term deal, and 2025 brought lots of career-bests for him in a contract year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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All these people in their Sunday best.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fat. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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