BLOATING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

bloating

verb

present participle of bloat

as in bulking

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But with so many inexperienced agents flooding the industry, finding one who’s actually good has become a game of roulette.

— Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2026
Too early to tell, but the Viceroy name will, no doubt, bring Americans, who are already flooding into Portugal for vacation and often, to settle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of flooding

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While crowding can be an issue, so can removing trees and opening up the space.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Hedge funds delivered strong gains in the second quarter as the market was being fueled by popular AI stocks, which helped hedge fund crowding climbed to a record, Goldman said.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

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Consider using the hue on foundational elements like tile, brick, bookshelves, wainscoting, or in color-drenching applications in small spaces like a mudroom or powder bath.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
Destructive tornadoes and drenching storms pummeled the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, including two waterspouts that came ashore in the New York City area.

— Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of drenching

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