Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfeeding
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Eating every 3 hours will help to keep your child’s blood sugar steady and also decrease overeating at meal times.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026 -
What to Do Instead of Skipping Breakfast One reason it is recommended to eat enough food earlier in the day is that withholding food can lead to overeating later—hunger, cravings, and emotions compound.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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And all those who find the Dodgers’ gorging offensive also tend to overlook that their spending provides real benefits as well.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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Of all the schemes that humans have devised to keep sea lions from gorging on the salmon of the Columbia River basin, none has worked for long.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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The State Land Board closely monitors drought conditions and manages grazing on a case-by-case basis in coordination with lessees, spokeswoman Emily Barbo said in email.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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While no young tree is off-limits, young citrus trees have thorns that also deter deer from grazing.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Overfeeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfeeding. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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