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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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Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Now, those animals can cost as much as $1,500 as buyers hoover up calves to fatten them for slaughter.
—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
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Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Now, those animals can cost as much as $1,500 as buyers hoover up calves to fatten them for slaughter.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatten
Verb
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There was fruit, sandwiches, kimbap, beer, and cigarettes—enough to fill the day in quiet peace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Studio had some formidable shoes to fill, replacing the eponymous and long-beloved French fine-dining institution that had defined special-occasion fine dining in Laguna Beach for more than twenty years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Verb
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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 man is not to be messed with.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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