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Recent Examples of overfeed
Schedule feeding can lead to overfeeding or underfeeding which can cause uncomfortable sensations for the baby such as painful gas (and the crying associated with it), difficulty sleeping, and never feeling truly full.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
The court heard during the case in 2023 that Letby attacked babies in her care by administering air into their blood and stomachs, overfeeding them with milk, physically assaulting them, and poisoning them with insulin.
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Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
During her trial, which began in October 2022, several colleagues testified to witnessing unusual behavior from the former nurse, while Letby was also accused of overfeeding some of the infants with milk and air.
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Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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
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Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
The court heard during the case in 2023 that Letby attacked babies in her care by administering air into their blood and stomachs, overfeeding them with milk, physically assaulting them, and poisoning them with insulin.
—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
During her trial, which began in October 2022, several colleagues testified to witnessing unusual behavior from the former nurse, while Letby was also accused of overfeeding some of the infants with milk and air.
—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
1 July 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overfeed
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Ubie Health warns that overeating gummies can mean extra sugar, calories and fillers, while under-dosing can blunt the strength and performance benefits people expect.
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Experts say crime and violence are strongly linked to issues with impulse control, and the drugs appear to work on parts of the brain linked to compulsive behavior like overeating.
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But investors are watching China, where revenue is still declining as local rival Anta gains ground and an inventory glut undercuts margins.
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The walls are glutted with oil portraits, and antiques sourced from l’Isle-sur-Sorgue are the real thing; staff are dressed in somewhat cumbersome costume (medieval-style bodices and straw boaters) but ever attentive.
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Potato skins are always a hit, and these mini ones are perfect to snack on.
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Visitors can also snack on the sweetest offerings in the entire park in this section, where the Goofy Goobers ice cream shop includes a life-size recreation of the notable SpongeBob franchise treat, the Triple Gooberberry Sunrise sundae.
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“Overfeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overfeed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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