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Recent Examples of bloat
Yes, Newsom has overseen the further bloating of state government spending, but he’s done little to put the state on a sustainable trajectory or improve the effectiveness of government spending.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Digestive issues: Symptoms can include constipation, diarrhea, and bloating.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The main side effects are minor: weight gain from temporary water retention in the first week of supplementation, bloating, and mild gastric discomfort, usually from oversize doses.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 8 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the court’s emergency docket continues to bloat with consequential requests that are expected to yield weighty rulings throughout the term.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Digestive issues: Symptoms can include constipation, diarrhea, and bloating.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 Jan. 2026
The main side effects are minor: weight gain from temporary water retention in the first week of supplementation, bloating, and mild gastric discomfort, usually from oversize doses.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 8 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the court’s emergency docket continues to bloat with consequential requests that are expected to yield weighty rulings throughout the term.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloat
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Add shredded chicken to bulk it up further, or finish it with a dollop of sour cream, some fresh cilantro, or a bit of shredded cheese.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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Just bulk those puppies out, stop wasting your time.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 Nov. 2025
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This year, holiday gatherings were scrapped, the single father’s Christmas budget was slashed in half, and his credit cards were glutted from months of futile efforts to keep up with the rising cost of living.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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The International Energy Agency and other industry experts forecast a supply glut next year, which has been a drag on prices.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Nonetheless, many North Texans won’t have to run out to the store during the winter storm; grocers have been swamped with people this week who have cleared out the meat, eggs, bread and other storm staples.—
Star-Telegram staff,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bigger waves can reach further inland, swamping more homes and businesses.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The space, a former artist’s studio turned residence, opens directly onto the street and is crowned by a transom window that floods the interior with natural light.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fans have since flooded the comment section of the December video, with many pointing out that, in retrospect, Sarah cooking for herself was a subtle hint at the pair's divorce.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Bloat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloat. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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