fatness

noun

Definition of fatnessnext
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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Recent Examples of fatness The phrase assumes that fatness belongs firmly in the past, yet the very need for such a term suggests otherwise. — Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Because this isn't a book about fatness, despite the central plotline. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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  1. obesity
  2. weight
Noun
  • Studies have linked regular bean consumption with a lower risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity, which may contribute to a longer life expectancy.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Analysts viewed that experimental medicine, ziltivekimab, as a key opportunity for Novo to expand its cardiovascular portfolio and reduce reliance on its obesity and diabetes medicines.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of obesity
Noun
  • The leading open-weight AI models are closing the gap on the frontier in cyber capabilities, an analysis found.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The shop retained and restored the frame, 3D scanned it, and crafted a specialty battery to fit, keeping weight and balance in mind.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of weight

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