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as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
a bloated sense of his own importance
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2
as in swollen
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure
a bloated stomach
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Recent Examples of bloated
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
But this is a shockingly bloated version of the Disney classic.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Secretary Kennedy’s announcement of a shake-up at the Department of Health and Human Services spotlights the need for major reform at the bloated agency.
—Ryan Long, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Nets general manager Sean Marks does have a history of throwing bloated offer sheets at restricted free agents, which should have the Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers nervous about Kuminga, Giddey and Grimes, respectively.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Technology firms were the poster children of over-investment: Workforce levels became bloated and, in some cases, layoffs soon followed.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
But this is a shockingly bloated version of the Disney classic.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
Secretary Kennedy’s announcement of a shake-up at the Department of Health and Human Services spotlights the need for major reform at the bloated agency.
—Ryan Long, National Review, 28 Mar. 2025
Nets general manager Sean Marks does have a history of throwing bloated offer sheets at restricted free agents, which should have the Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers nervous about Kuminga, Giddey and Grimes, respectively.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloated
Adjective
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In a moment of inflated prices, when even the American fast food experience might have lost some of its economic appeal, the Masters remains unchanged.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Predatory real estate tactics-such as inflated land valuations that push Native families out, coercive buyouts, and exploitative leasing agreements-undermine Tribal sovereignty and destabilize Native economies.—
Oweesta,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Funny and sad, exaggerated and honest, Youssef and Brady’s series offers escape and catharsis, all at the same time.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2025
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Melodrama gets a bad rap for being too exaggerated, and over-the-top but outrageous circumstances beget heightened emotions.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
9 Apr. 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
Verb
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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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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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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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There, organizers counted 6,000 peaceful protesters who filled the State Street Bridge over the Fox River and extended for several blocks in either direction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Bloated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloated. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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