fattens

verb

present tense third-person singular of fatten
as in fills

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  1. fills
  2. messes
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  • The restaurant fills nightly for its contemporary takes on Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Sichuanese cuisine from chef de cuisine Elmo Han.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • The restaurant runs slower in summer, but fills up fast as the weather cools, especially around the holidays.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of fills
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  • Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of messes
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