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fatten

verb

Definition of fatten

as in to fill

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Recent Examples of fatten In the summer, the monsoon rains fatten the grass into a verdant shag, an annual revel for grazers. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026 Other mutations, random genetic changes that humans noticed and kept for planting the next year, helped along the way, notably those that multiplied the number of fruits on the stalk and fattened each seed. — Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 The Lakers, however, haven’t been fattening up on the underclass. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Now, those animals can cost as much as $1,500 as buyers hoover up calves to fatten them for slaughter. — Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fatten

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Spoon about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture in the center of each square, and spread slightly to fill the smaller square while maintaining the border.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
The seats were filled with families and friends all huddled underneath the shade of umbrellas to enjoy an afternoon ice cream.

— Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of fill

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However, frequent consumption of sweets and sugary drinks can overfeed harmful bacteria in a way that neither saliva nor helpful bacteria can overcome.

— Jacqueline Abranches, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025
Remember, those treat calories count toward the daily total, so adjust meal portions accordingly to prevent overfeeding and maintain a balanced, healthy diet.

— Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

Definition of overfeed

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The companies that avoid this difficult period brought on by the storage shortage aren’t battening the hatches, crossing their fingers and purchasing more hardware.

— Nick Burling, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Bring the indoors outdoors with a board and batten privacy fence.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026

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