Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattening
Adjective
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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 -
The thermal process enhances the energy density, stability and handling properties of biomass and increases the calorific value by up to 20 percent, resulting in biomass that closely mimics coal.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Churches began filling up, both with people seeking answers in God and as a place for children to safely play, Brown said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Slowly, as historic Art Deco buildings are renovated, Ocean Drive’s porches are filling up with colorful cafe umbrellas and youthful crowds.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Key Takeaways Factors for freezing fish include whether the fish has been previously frozen and how fatty the fish is.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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White matter, so named because of a pale, fatty substance called myelin that wraps the bundles of nerves, carries information between gray matter areas like highways in the brain.—
Christopher M. Filley,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Previous studies have looked at how modifying road markings, like covering up a stop sign or messing with lane lines, can sometimes fool self-driving systems into veering off-course or making unwanted or dangerous maneuvers.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
26 Feb. 2026
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Other concerns presented by the group were about animals coming through and messing with the trash cans.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a caloric deficit, higher protein is recommended to preserve lean muscle.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
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To keep your drink lighter, opt for unsweetened preparations or use safe, non-caloric sweeteners such as monk fruit.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Let the board sit for a few hours or overnight, then buff to remove any remaining oily residue.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bad sesame-ginger dressings are watery, wimpy, oily or syrupy.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The approach that works for him involves periodized nutrition, modulating his fat and carbohydrate consumption based on his day-to-day training needs.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
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Reports include severe bruising, prolonged swelling, infection, abscesses, necrosis (tissue death), and uneven fat removal.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These insects are still evolving, and humans are increasingly encroaching on wild areas—more mosquitoes could continue to adapt to prefer feasting on us over other animals.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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But Cheung Chau isn't just about feasting your eyes (and stomach).—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Fattening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattening. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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