Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfeeding
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Research shows that this approach can also lead to overeating, too.—
Sally Kuzemchak,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Avoid skipping meals, which can slow your metabolism and lead to overeating later.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
3 Mar. 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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Keep your eyes peeled for wild horses grazing along the ridgelines.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the background there are grazing topi, bounding Thomson's gazelles, and, far in the distance, a snoozing pride of lions.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Overfeeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfeeding. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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