fattens

present tense third-person singular of fatten

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Verb
  • September 2012 – Days after the $34 million restoration project is complete, the pool fills with algae, USA TODAY and the Washington Post reported.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • This season fills your calendar and inbox with conversations, errands, paperwork, local events and possibly even a reunion with someone from your past.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Like that series, this movie messes with your mind by taking full advantage of creepy backroom spaces.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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“Fattens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattens. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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