bloating

present participle of bloat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloating
Verb
  • The race is technically nonpartisan but has become a de facto partisan contest, with millions of dollars flooding in from billionaire donors and outside special interest groups.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
  • And in so doing, that familiar feeling of hope and optimism has come flooding back for Bears fans, who just three months ago were again left downtrodden and dejected during an abysmal 10-game losing streak.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Two waves of strong-to-severe thunderstorms pushed through the Kansas City area early Wednesday, drenching parts of the metro, according to rainfall data.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Contrast the Pattern Size On a similar design element note, Parrish suggests having fun with size when pattern drenching.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Bloating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloating. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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