fattens

verb

present tense third-person singular of fatten
as in fills

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  1. fills
  2. messes
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  • Local artwork fills the walls of each room and building, while large-scale sculptures and art installations are rotated seasonally across the property.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The printer automatically fills the tank and replenishes it as material is consumed during printing.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of fills
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  • Address messes immediately, use a cleaning caddy for convenience, and manage paperwork promptly.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Definition of messes
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“Fattens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fattens. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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