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as in to brag
to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
he boasted about his latest killing in real estate so I thought he should be the one to pay for dinner
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as in treasure
an asset that brings praise or renown
the school's boast was a winning football team
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Recent Examples of boast
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The 3,000-square-foot building boasts an espresso bar and an outdoor patio – and also a production bakery, which will supply Reem Assil’s wholesale operations and San Francisco restaurant.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
The company’s boast that patients form emotional relationships with their AI agents.
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Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Verb
Canada remains a massive revenue-driver for the league, boasting three of the NHL’s four most valuable teams and generating billions in TV revenue.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The 3,000-square-foot building boasts an espresso bar and an outdoor patio – and also a production bakery, which will supply Reem Assil’s wholesale operations and San Francisco restaurant.
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John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Noun
The International Federation of American Football counts football-playing members in 79 countries, but the global governing bodies of basketball and soccer boast federations in more than 200 countries.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
The company’s boast that patients form emotional relationships with their AI agents.
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Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boast
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That means Chevy still has plenty to brag about.
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The old corporate flex of bragging about 80-hour workweeks, where busyness is the proxy for importance, and volume serves as the proof of commitment, is more and more a liability in today’s times.
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Pomegranates also contain vitamin K and folate, which can help support healthy blood clotting and cell growth, respectively.
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The Lineage warehouse, built in 2018, is likely to contain different materials of concern.
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Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
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The rock treasures here range from the Andy Warhol Factory (Nico’s 1967 Chelsea Girls) to Midwestern quarries (Slint’s 1991 Spiderland).
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Hanson has long tried to dismantle the crown jewel of Howard’s legacy—yet after Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur, her rhetoric and Howard’s converged.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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While the crime plot is an obvious highlight, I was stunned by Tilly and Gershon’s incredible chemistry and the rejection of stereotypical noir tropes.
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Zermatt is home to some of Europe's most breathtaking glaciers, making these ice giants a highlight of any visit.
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The honor is part of the 12th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards, which will take place on July 14 in New York City before the ESPYS.
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The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
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As the World Cup round of 32 gets underway, Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick look at whom the odds favor among France, Argentina, Spain and England to take home the trophy.
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The hotel is a trophy project, for sure, but one that’s been achieved with more than a little panache.
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There was no plan, no standoff between gang rivals, no battle for pride and respect at 10th and K streets, Mtula Payton’s attorney told jurors Wednesday.
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Aside from hotel-quality designs, the bedding brand takes pride in their fair-trade practices and non-toxic materials, and has earned Fair Trade Certified and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) seals.
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“Boast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boast. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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