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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
makers of fine wine will pay very high prices for grapes that are the fat of the harvest
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as in surplus
the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed
claimed that there was absolutely no fat in the military's budget
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as in obesity
the condition of having an excess of body fat
there's a definite predisposition for fat on his wife's side of the family
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
the popular image of Santa Claus as a fat man in a red suit
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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
the lake is so fat with trout that you probably could catch fish with a bare hook
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as in wide
having a greater than usual measure across
a set of fat encyclopedia volumes took up the whole shelf
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as in thick
having or being of relatively great depth or extent from one surface to its opposite
the splendid sight of a fat, juicy steak cooked to perfection
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as in fertile
producing abundantly
the fat soil in the river's delta
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as in lucrative
yielding a profit
the highly sought-after baseball player signed a fat contract that set a record for the major leagues
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as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
while others suffered and sacrificed, the war profiteers grew fat
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Recent Examples of fat
Ivana Saric, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Use the exact type of fat (butter, oil, or shortening) called for in the recipe.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Walking intervals involve alternating between brisk and moderate-paced walks, elevating your heart rate and supporting fat loss.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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Americans should strive to eat less meat and saturated fats, while upping their intake of fiber-rich legumes, fruits and vegetables, according to new recommendations issued Tuesday by a panel of nutrition experts.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Use the exact type of fat (butter, oil, or shortening) called for in the recipe.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Be mindful of food waste: Foods that are high in fat, such as gravy, sauces and dairy products should never be washed down the drain.
—Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Walking intervals involve alternating between brisk and moderate-paced walks, elevating your heart rate and supporting fat loss.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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Could that kind of discovery make septuagenarian runners reach personal bests?Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Be an observable champion of associates' demonstrations of their personal bests.Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Austria, known for its use of hydroelectric power, offers an ideal environment for leveraging surplus renewable energy, and a pilot project to use bitcoin mining to help with grid stability is underway between the Austrian Power Grid and 21Energy.Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Van Winkle Whiskey Collection is back, and this year’s release includes an unusual surplus of 20-Year-Old and 23-Year-Old Family Reserve Bourbons.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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The study also found that the largest decrease of obesity occurred in the South.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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With Americans still exhibiting high rates of obesity, added sugars under the microscope, and consumers demanding better-for-you foods and beverages, healthier LNCS are poised for strong growth.Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This drugstore darling is a versatile medicine cabinet staple for its mix of petroleum jelly, mineral oil, glycerin, and lanolin that acts as an all-in-one humectant, emollient, and occlusive to ensure your skin stays soft and plump.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Layer on generously before bedtime to find flaky, parched lips replaced by smooth, soft, plump pout come morning.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
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The brand targets a wide range of women, from teenagers to those who are middle-aged.David Moin, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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The conflict quickly spread to the wider family, with Amanda's revelation to their parents only adding more fuel to the fire.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Choosing heels with a thicker heel or platform can also provide more support and stability.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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My companion ordered a ramen dish of beef, thick noodles and a soy broth (niku udon, $16).Worth Sparkman, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Natural Beauty, by Ling Ling Huang Huang’s debut novel is set in the wellness industry, fertile ground for bodily unease.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The tech-cluster has created fertile ground for other startups to grow in the Silicon Slopes ecosystem.Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Our expert take The Chase Freedom Unlimited® is a no-annual-fee card that earns generous cash-back on everyday purchases and a lucrative welcome bonus.Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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Since the war began in February 2022, Ukraine has conducted at least 13 successful attacks on oil refineries, targeting one of Russia's most lucrative industries.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fat. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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