bloating

present participle of bloat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloating
Verb
  • But if so, that original dream did not last long in the face of the torrent of money that soon started flooding his way.
    Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Americans are still flooding into money market funds, despite the the Federal Reserve’s latest campaign to lower borrowing costs.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Further crowding the schedule is the emergence of numerous high-profile exhibition tournaments throughout the year.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • There are no overwater bungalows here, no party yachts crowding the reefs.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Presented entirely in black and white, the video channels the vibes of classic horror films, drenching every frame in jet-black shadows and gothic production design.
    Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The nor'easter is expected to bring drenching rain and winds that could gust up to 60 mph, with coastal areas potentially seeing the most severe impacts, including major coastal flooding during high tide.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Bloating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloating. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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