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fattening

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verb

present participle of fatten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattening
Adjective
  • The Bank of America Institute ranked drinks by calorific content to show that fruit juice is probably a worse choice than full-fat cola.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 June 2026
  • When heated to about 300 degrees Celsius in an oxygen-free environment, the material forms carbon-rich granules with high calorific value.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Soccer fans have already been filling seats at new businesses like El Tesoro, the Irish Exit, Glide Pizza and the immersive entertainment destination Cosm.
    Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • After two devastating quakes, first responders were fishermen, doctors and emigres returning from abroad — a grassroots campaign filling a government void.
    Helena Carpio, Washington Post, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • Add lean protein like chicken or fish to your pasta instead of fattier meats.
    Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026
  • Only have fattier or leaner meat?
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There was something a little therapeutic about messing it up.
    Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 June 2026
  • No one can match her depth and passion to get vengeance on Krem of the Yellow Hills for messing with her family — a sentiment Cancers understand.
    Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • That caloric deficit drives bone loss and muscle shrinkage.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 June 2026
  • The drinks attract younger women, typically age 16 to 35, and are aimed at health-conscious customers that don’t want Swig’s more caloric and filling dirty sodas, CEO Alex Dunn said.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Start your meal with one of the mango lassis (the perfect way to cool down in the summer) before feasting on dishes like the tandoori lamb or momo, traditional Tibetan dumplings.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
  • When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Adjective
  • The salsa macha is an oily, toasty condiment pasty with peanuts and sesame seeds.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Eucerin’s Clear Skin Sunscreen is formulated with oily, acne-prone skin in mind.
    Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • The smaller heritage breeds available had higher fat content and varied muscle structure when compared to modern commodity pork.
    Amethyst Ganaway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Oxidation, rancidity, and fat separation all happen faster when ambient temperatures rise.
    Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
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“Fattening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattening. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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