bloating

Definition of bloatingnext
present participle of bloat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloating
Verb
  • The weight of vying for the prestigious award came flooding in all at once.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Money from artificial intelligence companies is flooding into the 2026 midterms.
    Dan Merica, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Opponents are aware of this, crowding space and stopping his ball-carrying strengths, so getting the England international to perform at his best is vital.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Her family is careful about visitors, too; the neighbor kids, for example, wave and shout greetings from the doorway instead of crowding inside.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And by the way, McKay is just drenching the ED in empathy and support at the moment.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Highlight the Shower with a Contrasting Tile Tile drenching a bathroom doesn’t mean the entire space needs to be covered with the same tile type.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Bloating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloating. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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