as in exaggerated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
he's been walking around with an inflated ego every since he got the promotion
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1
as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
Check that you have inflated your tires to the recommended pressure. Some sellers were inflating their prices by as much as 500 per cent.
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as in accelerated
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
Airbags are designed to inflate automatically on impact.
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Recent Examples of inflated
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Fairbank said the company anticipated inflated credit scores, normalizing credit, and declining vehicle values.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Carvey explained that his ego had been inflated during that period of his career due to his increasing popularity from SNL and the Wayne's World movie.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
This model helps avoid the inflated charge masters that have long plagued the system.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Fairbank said the company anticipated inflated credit scores, normalizing credit, and declining vehicle values.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Beating New England was legitimately impressive -- especially in hindsight -- but the victories over the Jets, Vikings and Browns inflated this team's record.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Carvey explained that his ego had been inflated during that period of his career due to his increasing popularity from SNL and the Wayne's World movie.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflated
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Complete with a puffy pink dress and exaggerated makeup, her whimsical take on the show’s contestants was a crowd favorite.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The influencer’s minidress featured exaggerated off-the-shoulder sleeves with red and pink toned florals with green stems set against a black fabric.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Just as the group’s base as increased to more than 100 people, its gatherings have evolved too beyond BTS visits to the Met.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Since the governor announced the proposal in August, the measure has only increased in popularity among Democrats — receiving support from former President Barack Obama and others.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
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In addition, Brooks accelerated global expansion efforts, growing year-to-date revenue by 23 percent in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)and 82 percent in APLA (Asia Pacific and Latin America) when compared with year-ago levels.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, China and South Korea have grown increasingly at odds as China's technological advancement accelerated.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Since then, the social media star has expanded her participation in her hobby tenfold.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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However, if these expanded incentives come through, the Stage 32 program could mean that there’s a ready-to-go crew base in Florida for when production does ramp up again.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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Assets in the category have ballooned to more than $30 billion, with billions in new inflows each year.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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While working on the project, costs ballooned unexpectedly—reaching well over six figures—and this doctrine became an important reminder when justifying the expenses.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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But as the Chiefs’ lead swelled in the second half, Washington abandoned the run.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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Flat or oddly shaped sides mean the arils inside the fruit have swelled with juice, transforming the fruit's form.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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Their belly will appear distended during the last 20 days of pregnancy, and their breast tissue will also be noticeably swollen.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Buyers don’t want to be reminded of strong perfumes that resurface certain memories when touring a home, so rose scents of any kind should only be enjoyed after a homeowner is done touring their property.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Expectations further rose over the course of the president’s trip to Asia, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, with the hopes that the deal would produce more than just a low-key touchpoint between the two world leaders.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Inflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflated. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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