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fattening

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verb

present participle of fatten

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fattening
Adjective
  • The nation wants to snack its way to feeling better, and manufacturers are producing more and more fast food snacks that are increasingly calorific.
    Alex Ledsom, Fortune Europe, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Warnings have tended to come from companies that make highly calorific products like fast food, snacks, and desserts.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 8 Feb. 2024
Verb
  • Keep in mind, most places charge for filling up balloons, so make sure to inquire about that.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Self, Kansas’ 22nd-year basketball coach — whose Jayhawks fell to West Virginia 62-61 on New Year’s Eve at Allen Fieldhouse — suffered a nasty fall while filling his car with fuel at a West 6th Street gas station in Lawrence on the morning of New Year’s Day.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Though more research is needed, these oils tend to be more pro-inflammatory in the body, while omega-3 fats, which are found in foods like fatty fish, are anti-inflammatory.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The fatty tuna is served with karashi aioli, jalopeno, pickled wasabi and ponzu gel on a small bed of extra crispy rice.
    Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The big picture: The South is known for its tasty (if not highly caloric) comfort food.
    Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Today, copepods have less fat, and caloric values are declining, requiring whales to eat more for the same nutritious meal.
    Dr. Rob Moir, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Retinol is a powerhouse ingredient that speeds up cellular renewal, refines the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and, for those with more oily or congested skin, prevents breakouts and blemishes.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Use lightweight gels for oily skin and thicker creams for dry skin.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Peanut butter’s high fat content and low moisture prevent the growth of microorganisms like bacteria and mold, and are key factors in its long shelf life.
    Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
  • First, instead of using BMI to define obesity, the authors propose using it as part of an initial screen to determine who should be assessed for excess body fat.
    Faye Chiu, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.
    Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Oily skin may also have large pores and feel slick or greasy, especially in the T-zone (forehead and nose).
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
  • These are a little greasier, a little less glamorous.
    Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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