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
  • 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
  • While rain has been drenching California's Central Valley, snow has been pummeling the Sierra Nevada and Foothills into Tuesday, with more expected this week.
    Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Bloating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloating. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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