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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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Firefighters, meanwhile, quickly contained the blaze to a 10-by-10-foot area.
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Each kit contains five breakfasts and five lunches.
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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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The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
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What will be interesting to see is if Samsung’s new display jewel-in-the-crown, the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen, makes it into the Galaxy S27 Pro.
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His one-handed stop from a prone position on Maxim De Cuyper's point-blank shot early in the second half should rank among the highlight saves of the tournament — and De Cuyper was denied yet again by Beiranvand on a golden opportunity in the 86th minute.
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The equalizing goal from rising star midfielder Livano Comenencia, in the 21st minute, was the highlight of the Blue Wave’s match, and tournament, to date.
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Karaban earned first-team All-Big East Conference honors as a senior this season.
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In addition to setting a new world record for top scorer in the World Cup among men, Messi became the first to play in six World Cups — ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo later joining him with that honor, per NBC News.
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Trump also presented the Club World Cup trophy to Chelsea last year.
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The plans appear to be similar to what happened at the Club World Cup last summer, where both men handed Chelsea the trophy.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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