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Recent Examples of fatten
Now, those animals can cost as much as $1,500 as buyers hoover up calves to fatten them for slaughter.
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Enda Curran, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Groundhogs fatten up in the warmer seasons then spend nearly three months – or 150 days – hibernating without eating a single thing.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
As holiday feasts approach, fatten up your outdoor gear quiver with these favorites curated from Backcountry’s seasonal gift guides.
—Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
These animals need to fatten themselves up to survive the winter.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
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Enda Curran, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Groundhogs fatten up in the warmer seasons then spend nearly three months – or 150 days – hibernating without eating a single thing.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
As holiday feasts approach, fatten up your outdoor gear quiver with these favorites curated from Backcountry’s seasonal gift guides.
—Outside, 17 Nov. 2025
These animals need to fatten themselves up to survive the winter.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatten
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Poulin has long been considered the best women’s hockey player in the world, with a trophy case filled with individual and team achievements, most notably three Olympic gold medals won on her stick.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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What to do nearby There's no shortage of nearby activities worth filling your San Juan itinerary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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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
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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
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This mash-up is not a dish to be messed with.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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When Kristi tells her this place messes with your mind, Mari tells her this is different.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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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
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Bring the indoors outdoors with a board and batten privacy fence.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Fatten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatten. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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