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Recent Examples of overfeed
Napping after overfeeding on food is a dilemma many of us will be fortunate to face on Christmas Day.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
However, they should always be given in moderation, because overfeeding your pet can lead to obesity, which causes diseases such as diabetes mellitus, arthritis, heart disease and even cancer.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Most dogs would do anything for a treat, and while giving them a little snack is usually harmless, constantly overfeeding them can be detrimental to their health.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The goal is steady feeding without overfeeding, which can damage the tree.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
However, they should always be given in moderation, because overfeeding your pet can lead to obesity, which causes diseases such as diabetes mellitus, arthritis, heart disease and even cancer.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Most dogs would do anything for a treat, and while giving them a little snack is usually harmless, constantly overfeeding them can be detrimental to their health.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
The goal is steady feeding without overfeeding, which can damage the tree.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfeed
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While both overeating and lack of exercise are often to blame, a new global study suggests that one factor far outweighs the other.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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In doing so, semaglutide induces feelings of fullness while delaying the emptying of the stomach, making users feel less hungry and therefore less likely to overeat.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Verb
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And while May is also a busy month for ESPN and TNT, which in late spring are glutted with live NBA and NHL playoff games, cable as a whole accounted for less than a quarter (24.1%) of all consumption last month.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
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The risotto was impeccably cooked, each grain a plump oval glutted with crab stock and a compound butter infused with ginger, shallot Thai chile and tomato.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Consider including raspberries in your diet by blending them into smoothies, using them as a topping, or snacking on them alone.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
31 July 2025
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Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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“Overfeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfeed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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