as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
advises his patients that fatness is not good for health
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Noun
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Interest in the drug surged after a 2023 clinical trial reported substantial weight loss among adults with obesity.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026 -
There is no clear reason for the rise in cases, Kamal said, but experts have speculated that diet and lifestyle factors, family history and obesity may all be part of the puzzle.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The agents appeared to know young Markell was losing weight, forced to eat crappy food, whipped with a belt and slapped around.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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That perspective, combined with a strong public service ethos, has been central to NRK’s ability to punch above its weight internationally despite relatively modest budgets.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Fatness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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