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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
Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
Roast Beef Roasted beef deli has more fat compared to chicken and turkey breast deli.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The new federal dietary guidelines, released two weeks ago, encourage higher protein intake, with a strong emphasis on red meat, while also advising Americans to limit their intake of saturated fat — an inherent contradiction, since red meat is a major source of both.
—Bernadette Boden Albala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Cortisol influences fat storage and eating behaviors.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
Roast Beef Roasted beef deli has more fat compared to chicken and turkey breast deli.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Bison is a healthy choice, containing 2.4 grams of fat per 100-gram serving compared to 10.2 grams per serving of beef, according to the NBA.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The new federal dietary guidelines, released two weeks ago, encourage higher protein intake, with a strong emphasis on red meat, while also advising Americans to limit their intake of saturated fat — an inherent contradiction, since red meat is a major source of both.
—Bernadette Boden Albala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fat
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Who hasn’t wistfully bought a package of plump grape tomatoes in the dead of winter, fully aware that their flavor will likely be muted, if present at all?—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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These showed no signs of mold or spoilage after a week, and most of the grapes on the bunch remained plump and juicy.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 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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That particular corner was filled with pink shirts and defeated faces, and Salloi stood in front of them, fingers in the corners of his mouth, drawing his smile wide like the Joker.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles is set to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, an event that will draw an even larger economic influx with a wider international crowd over a longer period of time.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Alternatively, the far side has a thick crust, higher elevations and far fewer signs of previous volcanic activity, Andrews-Hanna said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Keranique formulas combine strengthening proteins, scalp-nourishing ingredients and lightweight volumizing technology to support thicker, fuller-looking hair for women of every age, and instantly boost the appearance of density, without weighing hair down.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The lead-up to Kennedy’s circus of sci-fi fantasists and food bloggers provides an object lesson in how the left cedes fertile political territory to the right.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Food shortages, internal migrations, and overcrowding had already signaled a slippage in imperial power, and created a fertile environment for disease.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Years later, many remain relevant through their digital platforms and their own lucrative multi-million-dollar businesses.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The former five-division world champion has still been in the ring regularly throughout his 40s with a series of lucrative exhibition bouts against the likes of online influencer Logan Paul, YouTuber Mikuri Asakura and John Gotti III, the grandson of the infamous mafia boss.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Founded in 1951, this was a see-and-be-seen destination for wealthy American travelers and avid sportfishers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Democrats’ Biden-era goals of raising taxes on wealthy Americans and big companies to fund upgrades to health care, education, and clean energy were somewhat stifled by their 50-50 majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Canadians are the best in best-on-best.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The two most notable team stats were points in the paint, where the Aztecs scored 52 points; and turnovers, where the visitors committed six while forcing 22, both season bests.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fat. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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