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fattening

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verb

present participle of fatten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattening
Adjective
  • The Bank of America Institute ranked drinks by calorific content to show that fruit juice is probably a worse choice than full-fat cola.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 June 2026
  • When heated to about 300 degrees Celsius in an oxygen-free environment, the material forms carbon-rich granules with high calorific value.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Tiny Timber Homes Living in as small a space as a tiny house can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic, but the Kanuka tackles this by opening up to the outside with two double glass door entrances, filling the home with natural light.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
  • The 52-year-old Utah resident spent a full day traveling between thrift stores, used bookstores and independent bookshops, filling her car with enough reading material to carry her through the year.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • Eat More Fish and Lean Poultry Instead of fattier meat dishes, try to incorporate more fish and lean poultry into your diet.
    Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
  • Only have fattier or leaner meat?
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Marilyn, Nixon, the Kennedys, Bay of Pigs—we’ve seen Ellroy messing with this material long before the Quintet.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • Countless Renditions Campbell’s wasn't the only one messing with the tomato soup cake formula.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Adjective
  • That caloric deficit drives bone loss and muscle shrinkage.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
  • The drinks attract younger women, typically age 16 to 35, and are aimed at health-conscious customers that don’t want Swig’s more caloric and filling dirty sodas, CEO Alex Dunn said.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Consider transplanting smaller plants farther away so that feasting birds will leave their messy droppings elsewhere.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • Before the group came out, a group of extras mimed drinking tea and feasting on pastries, with pinky fingers aloft — per the song’s innate spoofing of the etiquette stereotypically associated with tea drinking.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 26 May 2026
Adjective
  • Key Takeaways Eating leafy green vegetables, whole grains, nuts, berries, legumes, oily fish, and more may lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
  • The best sunscreens for oily skin take this into account, by making application as enjoyable with little to no greasiness or breakout aftermath.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • Additionally, the study focused specifically on removing sucrose from low-fat meals, meaning the results might not apply to people eliminating sugar while following higher-fat or ketogenic eating plans, the researchers noted.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • His 3-year-old son Sonny is learning to swing a fat plastic bat, all while working on his launch angle.
    Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 17 June 2026
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“Fattening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattening. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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