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as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
a bloated sense of his own importance
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as in swollen
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure
a bloated stomach
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Recent Examples of bloated
FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025
Yet the public still generally agrees with the idea that the federal government is too bloated and that government spending could be trimmed.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 2 May 2025
This scenario would also likely involve re-signing Aldama via his $11.9-million cap hold, possibly to a bloated short-term deal that served as a walking trade exception for midseason.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In an enterprise culture that often drifts toward bloated processes and fuzzy accountability, this insistence on clarity builds trust.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Continue reading … ‘WHEELS ARE COMING OFF’ – GOP rep urges lawmakers to ‘right-size’ bloated bureaucracy, national debt.
—FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025
Yet the public still generally agrees with the idea that the federal government is too bloated and that government spending could be trimmed.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 2 May 2025
This scenario would also likely involve re-signing Aldama via his $11.9-million cap hold, possibly to a bloated short-term deal that served as a walking trade exception for midseason.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 2 May 2025
In an enterprise culture that often drifts toward bloated processes and fuzzy accountability, this insistence on clarity builds trust.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloated
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In these scenarios, defenders have to bounce back onto their heels, creating an inflated amount of space — and giving the guard an immediate advantage in the first step to cut into open space and catch a quick flip pass for a rapid-fire shot.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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While brands like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, and Blanton’s get all the attention, there’s a whole world of underrated bourbons that offer incredible flavor without the impossible hunt or inflated price tag.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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He is also known for his avant-garde silhouettes that incorporate exaggerated and twisting volumes.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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For some royal watchers, Prince Louis stole the show, copying Prince George and giving an exaggerated eye roll in another heart-warming moment.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Analytics and technology have flooded the sport.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their main food source vanished after decades of pollution flooded the Lagoon — and the species’ most important home on the East Coast turned into a graveyard.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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Southern California is about to get drenched by new storms this week.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival once again brings more than 80 dishes to the park drizzled, dipped and drenched in the signature fruit that started it all more than 100 years ago.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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Those tributes turned into processions in which the youth aired their grievances — and were eventually squashed by police tear gas.—
Tavares Cebola,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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After leading some of his fellow players in an uprising against the games, Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) sees his rebellion instantly squashed.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
28 Dec. 2024
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Trevor Story’s ground out with the bases loaded pushed across the winning run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Houck loaded the bases with one out in the first Wednesday but only allowed one run.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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But the Johnnies have not filled the voids left by point guards Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith, who were seniors last season.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
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There are hiking trails ranging from beginner-friendly to near-vertical scrambles, Gilded Age mansions filled with rich history, contemporary art destinations, miles of pastoral farmland and charming small towns.—
Ingrid K. Williams,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Bloated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloated. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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