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Recent Examples of overfeed
The case rocked Britain, seeming to expose a remorseless serial killer who, prosecutors said, used a bizarre range of techniques to kill her tiny, often very premature, victims: Injecting them with air, overfeeding them with milk or contaminating their feeds with insulin.
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Megan Specia, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Napping after overfeeding on food is a dilemma many of us will be fortunate to face on Christmas Day.
—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
The goal is steady feeding without overfeeding, which can damage the tree.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
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Megan Specia, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Napping after overfeeding on food is a dilemma many of us will be fortunate to face on Christmas Day.
—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
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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This nutrient trifecta promotes fullness and prevents overeating or reaching for high-sugar snacks, helping to balance blood sugar naturally throughout the day.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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High-protein foods and supplements have surged in the health and wellness industry in recent years as a powerful fitness fad, in particular because protein is more likely to increase one’s satiety and help prevent people from overeating.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The International Energy Agency and other industry experts forecast a supply glut next year, which has been a drag on prices.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Finding picture books is easy; the market is glutted with them.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ipanema and Copacabana are perfect spots to grab an umbrella, snack on empadas or coalho cheese, and sip cocktails.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a recording shared by his family, Dailey recounted driving his 2002 silver Dodge Dakota up the Swamp Lake Trail, reaching the top safely and stopping to snack on some jerky and a handful of nuts, ABC News reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Overfeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfeed. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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