Definitions

fats

[fats] / fæts /

NOUN

overweight, adipose tissue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flesh grease lard

STRONG

blubber bulk cellulite corpulence excess fatness flab obesity overabundance overflow paunch plethora suet superfluity surfeit surplus tallow

Antonyms

STRONG

lack necessity need scarcity want

Example Sentences

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Some prioritize vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, while others rely more heavily on refined grains, processed foods, and animal-based fats.

From Science Daily

Formula manufacturers say they use seed oils because they provide key fats babies need to grow, including linoleic acid—a nutrient that is also found in breast milk and required in all formulas.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the Before, I never ate McDonald’s because there were a million fancy burger places in the city and Mom avoided trans fats.

From Literature

The Mediterranean diet centers on eating plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and fish, along with healthy fats such as olive oil.

From Science Daily

These substances include breakdown products from carbohydrates, fats, proteins, DNA, and amines.

From Science Daily