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

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After an episode filled with warnings about addiction, government deception, processed food and discredited fats, the meal itself receives one adjective and one bite.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

Probiotic frozen yogurts, which contain healthy fats and more protein than other versions, align with the types of high-protein diets that have taken off with the boom in GLP-1 weight-loss medications.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

Persistent oxidative stress can injure proteins, fats, and DNA and has been associated with aging and many chronic diseases.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026

Researchers found evidence that certain fats associated with foamy microglia may also be detectable in cerebrospinal fluid.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026

Trans fats are also used in processed snacks, baked goods, and many other processed foods.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan