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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
Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 31 Jan. 2025
Healthy fats in eggs – such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids – benefit brain, nervous and heart health, Purina reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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
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Finally, top it with fresh veggies and avocados for more fiber and healthy fats.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 31 Jan. 2025
Healthy fats in eggs – such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids – benefit brain, nervous and heart health, Purina reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fat
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It’s been a historic year for Missouri The Missouri Tigers had already set several program bests — with other memorable marks — heading into this top-15 showdown.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
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But career bests in yardage (4,319) and TDs (35) don’t mean Minnesota will sink $40 million a year to keep him.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Stack, an avid fisherman, worked at an U.S. Army surplus store before opening his own business with $300 from his grandmother, the website said.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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In China’s rapidly modernizing metropolis of Chongqing, where traditional matchmaking parks coexist with towering skyscrapers, dating coach Hao is on a mission to help the country’s surplus of single men find love.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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The patients of Los Angeles internist and obesity specialist Pooja Gidwani are microdosing GLP-1s as part of a longevity approach.—
Beth Landman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Feb. 2025
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First are medical conditions, such as a previous stroke or TIA, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, sickle cell disease and obesity.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Argireline can be found in Estée Lauder’s serum alongside AHAs to promote a plump, youthful complexion.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 09 of 25 Lemony Shrimp Pasta Flex your cooking expertise with this stunning pasta, featuring plump pink shrimp, sweet fennel, and fresh basil.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
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Sean Kelly Gallery, which has participated in the last seven editions of Maco, brought a wide range of artists at prices ranging from $12,000 to $225,000, with some emphasis on Latin American artists on the roster, including Ana González and Jose Dávila.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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After the plan was finalized in 2016, Scofield faced the thankless task of balancing clean energy with a wide range of competing interests — not just conservation but also hiking, camping, off-roading, mining and more.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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Each new song escalated the tension, which eventually grew so thick that the rappers took mere hours to respond with a new attack.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Add chicken; cook until light golden brown and a thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, 2 to 4 minutes per side.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Carver, a Black agricultural scientist and inventor, was extremely concerned with keeping soil and its nutrients rich and fertile.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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For Kentridge, attachment to a great idea can lead to entrapment, closing your mind to other, unthought-of fertile ideas.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Cobots are a lucrative business that's projected to grow substantially over the next five years, according to Grand View Research.—
Myesha Johnson The Detroit News (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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In the biggest blow to Kanye’s fortunes, his lucrative partnership with Adidas was initially under review and ultimately dissolved.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Fat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fat. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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