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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattened
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At the end of one of the castle’s walkways, after a turn or two—by electric cart, bicycle, or on foot—and with the air filled with the scent of pine, rosemary, and jasmine, the sentinels are waiting, carved into the rock where the fort’s cannons were once located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026 -
Brith, filled with a sudden dread, stands very still, watching it, and the dog, sensing something, emits a low growl.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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This man is not to be messed with.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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This mash-up is not a dish to be messed with.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Going into Tuesday’s game, the Diamondbacks had feasted on left-handed pitching.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Arteta and Arsenal have also had to withstand almighty pressure and a media that have feasted on every one of their stumbles.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Following the exhibition, guests dined at Trattoria Cammillo, a family-run restaurant serving traditional Tuscan cuisine with courses of homemade pasta and classic regional dishes.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Its famed 19th-century patrons included the writers Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, who dined among rolling carving trolleys—which, in fact, were quietly gliding in the background to prevent disturbing the country’s top chess players, the venue being the sport’s British center at the time.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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“Fattened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattened. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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